Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monosaccharide?
A
One molecule of sugar such as glucose, fructose
2
Q
What is sucrose?
A
Glucose and fructose bonded through a condensation reaction.
3
Q
What is maltose?
A
Alpha glucose and alpha glucose bonded together
4
Q
What is lactose?
A
Formed from glucose and galactose
5
Q
What is glycogen?
A
A polysaccharide. Polymer of alpha glucose used to store energy in animals.
6
Q
What is the difference between alpha glucose and beta glucose?
A
In alpha glucose the OH points down
In beta glucose the OH points up
