Carbohydrates Flashcards
What monomer is amylose made of?
Alpha glucose
What monomer is amylose made of?
Alpha glucose
What monomer is amylopectin made of?
Alpha glucose
What monomer is glycogen made of?
Alpha glucose
What monomer is cellulose made of?
Beta glucose
What shape does amylose form?
A helix
Which organisms have amylose and amylopectin?
Plants
Which organisms contain glycogen?
Animals
What bond is made when monosaccharides undergo a condensation reaction?
Glycosidic bonds
Give examples of monosaccharides
Glucose, galactose and fructose
How is the disaccharide maltose formed?
Condensation reaction of two glucose molecules
How is the disaccharide sucrose formed?
Condensation of a glucose molecule and fructose molecule
How is the disaccharide lactose formed?
Condensation of a glucose and a galactose molecule
What is an isomer?
Molecules with the same numbers of atoms of the same elements, arranged differently in space
What are the isomers of glucose?
Alpha glucose and beta glucose