Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
functions of carbs
A
- Short-term energy storage
- Structure in plants, bacteria, and insects
- Cell communication
2
Q
whats the carbon, hydrogen, oxygen ratio in carbs
A
C1H2O1
3
Q
carbohydrates are hydrates of…?
A
carbon
4
Q
ex of monosaccharides
A
glucose, fructose, galactose
5
Q
ex of monosaccharides
A
glucose, fructose, galactose
6
Q
ex of disaccharides
A
fructose (glucose and fructose), maltose (2 glucose), and lactose (glucose + lactose)
7
Q
ex of polysaccharides
A
starch, glycogen, and cellulose
8
Q
what is starch?
A
stored energy in plants
9
Q
what is glycogen?
A
stored energy in animals
10
Q
what is cellulose?
A
a polysaccharide: fibre in plant cell walls
11
Q
what does cellulose look like?
A
linear
12
Q
what does cellulose provide for plants?
A
structure
13
Q
why is cellulose indigestible for humans?
A
dont have enzymes to break down fiber
