carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
what function groups does every carbohydrate contain?
A
carbonyl group and hydroxyl groups
comprised of C, H, O
2
Q
what is the molecular formula and monomer for a carb?
A
CH2O
monosaccharides (glucose and fructose)
3
Q
what is the most common disaccharide and what it is made form?
A
sucrose is made from glucose and fructose
4
Q
how are polysaccharides joined?
A
dehydration reactions
5
Q
what are the storage polysaccharides?
A
plants store starch
animals store glycogen
6
Q
what are the structural polysaccharides?
A
cellulose forms plant cell walls
chitin forms exoskeleton of arthropods
7
Q
what is the function of a carbohydrate?
A
short term energy storage
