CARBOHYDRATES Flashcards
1
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hydrates of carbon
A
CARBOHYDRATE
2
Q
any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living
tissues and including sugars, starch, and cellulose.
A
Carbohydrates
3
Q
contain_________ and________ in the same ratio as water (2:1) with the general formula Cn(H2O)n or CnH2nOn.
A
Oxygen
Hydrogen
4
Q
Name of aldose and Ketoses in carbohydrates
A
Polyhydroxy aldehyde
Polyhydroxy ketose
5
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Name of aldose and Ketoses in carbohydrates
A
Polyhydroxy aldehyde
Polyhydroxy ketose
6
Q
Provide energy through what process
A
Oxidation
7
Q
Storage, in the form of___________, provides a short- term energy reserve
A
Glycogen
8
Q
Supply carbon atoms for the synthesis of other biochemical substances (proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids).
A
Function of carbohydrates
