Carbohydrates Flashcards

1
Q

Most abundant biomolecule

A

Carbohydrates

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2
Q

Plants produce carbohydrates via

A

Photosynthesis

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3
Q

Single polyhydroxy aldehyde or ketone unit

A
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4
Q

Consists of two monosaccharides

A

Disaccharide

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5
Q

3 to 10 monosaccharide

A

Oligosaccharides

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6
Q

Many monosaccharide

A

Polysaccharide

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7
Q

What is the monomer of carbohydrates

A

Monosaccharide

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8
Q

Bonds involved in carbohydrates

A

Glycosidic bond

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9
Q

Structure components of carbohydrates

A

Monosaccharide

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10
Q

Two types of polysaccharide

A

Storage polysaccharide (can be used as energy source)
Structural polysaccharide

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11
Q

What test is used to check the presence of carbohydrates in a food sample

A

Iodine test

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12
Q

What is the positive result of iodine test

A

Black and violet color

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13
Q

What are the products of photosynthesis

A

Glucose and oxygen

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14
Q

What does carbohydrates storage provides

A

Short term energy reserve

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