carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
what is a monosaccharide
A
small organic molecules that together create larger molecules
2
Q
what is the formula for monosaccharides
A
(CH2O)n
3
Q
triose sugar
A
3 carbons
4
Q
hexose sugar
A
6 carbons
5
Q
pentose sugar
A
5 carbons
6
Q
how many carbons does glucose have?
A
6
7
Q
what are the two isomers for carbon?
A
alpha and beta glucose
8
Q
functions of monosaccharides
A
source of energy, building block, intermediate in reaction, constitutes of neucleotides
9
Q
what are disaccharides
A
two monosaccharide units bonded w/ a glycosidic bond and the removal of water
10
Q
maltose =
A
glucose + glucose
11
Q
biological role of maltose
A
in germinating seeds
12
Q
sucrose =
A
glucose+fructose
13
Q
biological role of sucrose
A
transport in phloem of flowering plants
14
Q
lactose
A
glucose + galactose
15
Q
biological role of lactose
A
in mammalian milk
