Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monosaccaride?
A
A single sugar.
2
Q
What is characteristic of an alpha glucose?
A
The OH is below the H.
3
Q
What elements make up a sugar?
A
Carbon, oxygen, hydrogen.
4
Q
What is an isomer?
A
A molecule with the same molecular formula but different arrangements of their atoms.
5
Q
What is the difference between a ribose and a deoxyribose?
A
Deoxyribose has one less oxygen atom.
6
Q
What is the chemical formula of a ribose?
A
C⁵H¹⁰O⁵
7
Q
What is the structure of a ribose and a deoxyribose?
A
Pentose, 5 carbons
8
Q
How many carbons does a hexose structure have?
A
6.
