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Carbohydrates Flashcards

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What is the process of breaking down carbohydrates called?

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oxidation

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What is a monosaccharide?

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single carbohydrate molecule, simple sugar

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What bond is responsible for linking monosaccharides together?

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glycosidic linkage

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What type of bond is a glycosidic linkage?

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covalent bond

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What is glycogen?

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composed of thousands of glucose molecules and forms the energy storage carbohydrate in humans

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What is starch?

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composed of thousands of glucose molecules and forms energy storage in plants

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What is cellulose?

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polymer of cellobiose

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