carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
what is the monomer for Carbohydrates
A
monosaccharides
2
Q
what are some examples of monosaccharides?
A
glucose, fructose, galactose
3
Q
what are monosaccharides?
other than the monomer of Carbohydrates
A
simple sugars
4
Q
what elements are monosaccharides?
A
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen (CHO)
5
Q
what are Disaccharides?
A
two monosaccharides combined
6
Q
what is an example of Disaccharides?
A
glucose + fructose = sucrose
7
Q
what are polysaccharides?
A
three or more monosaccharides
8
Q
What is the function of carbohydrates?
A
to store and provide short term energy
