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Carbohydrates Flashcards

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Glucose is a

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Hexose sugar meaning it has 6 carbons
Reducing sugar meaning in a soution it can reduce other chemicals

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What is a pentose

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Only has 5 carbons

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Formation for lactose

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B-glucose + galactose

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Structure of cellulose

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Beta 1-4 glycosidic every other bond is inverted 180°
Long straight chains
Hydrogen bonds form between chains

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