Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Carbohydrates is composed of what?
A
Carbon,hydrogen, oxygen
2
Q
What is the molecular formula of carbohydrates
A
Ch20 (carbon,2 hydrogen, oxygen)
3
Q
What is the ratio of carbohydrates
A
1:2:1
4
Q
What is monomers of carbohydrates
A
Monosaccharides
5
Q
What are intermediates of carbohydrates
A
Disaccharises
6
Q
What are polymers of carbohydrates
A
Polysaccharides
7
Q
What is the main function of carbohydrates?
A
Energy to be used immediately
8
Q
What if you eat a bunch of carbohydrates what will happen with the excess fat
A
It will turn into fat
9
Q
What is the function group for carbohydrates
A
Hyboxal
