Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What are the 3 Dissacharides?
A
Maltose
Sucrose
Lactose
2
Q
What is Maltose made up of?
A
Glucose ×2
3
Q
What is Sucrose made up of?
A
Glucose and Fructose
4
Q
What is Lactose made up of?
A
Glucose and Galactose
5
Q
Describe Glycogen.
A
A(lpha) glucose
(1,4) + (1,6) glycosidic bonds
Branched
Smaller molecules
6
Q
Describe Glucose.
A
(1,4) glycosidic bonds
Split into A(lpha) and B(eta) glucose
7
Q
What is Starch made up of?
A
Amylose and Amylopectin
8
Q
Describe Amylose.
A
(1,4) glycosidic bonds
Unbranched
A(lpha) glucose
Coiled and Compact
9
Q
Describe Amylopectin.
A
A(lpha) glucose
Branched
(1,4) + (1,6) glycosidic bonds
Compact
10
Q
Describe Cellulose.
A
B(eta) glucose
(1,4) glucosidic bonds
Unbranched
Marco/Microfibril
Found in plant cell wall
