Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What is a single sugar unit called
A
Monosaccharide
2
Q
2 monosaccharides linked form a
A
Disaccharide
3
Q
2 or more monosaccharides form a polymer called a
A
Polysaccharide
4
Q
Chemical formula of glucose
A
C6 H12 O6
5
Q
Alpha glucose
A
Hydroxyl group OH pointing downward
6
Q
Beta glucose
A
Hydroxyl group OH pointing up
7
Q
Glycosidic bond
A
Bond between 2 carbohydrates
8
Q
Function of starch
A
Glucose made by photosynthesis in plant cells is stored as starch it’s a chemical energy store
9
Q
Function and structure of Cellulose
A
They are used to make cell walls and helps our digestive system hard to break down due to having hydrogen bonds
