carbohydrates Flashcards

3.1.2

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what elements do carbohydrates contain?

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  • C, carbon
  • H, hydrogen
  • O, oxygen
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whats the general formula for carbohydrates?

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(CH2O)n

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give the names for a monomer, 2 monomers joined together and polymers

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monomer = monosaccharides
2 monomers = disaccharides
polymer = polysaccharides

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