Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?
A
Monosaccharide
2
Q
What is the polymer of a carbohydrate?
A
Polysaccharide
3
Q
Name the 3 monosaccharides
A
Glucose,fructose,galactose
4
Q
Name the 3 polysaccharides
A
Starch,glycogen,cellulose
5
Q
Name 3 disaccharides
A
Maltose,sucrose,lactose
6
Q
What bond bonds are carbohydrates held together with?
A
Glycosidic
7
Q
What reaction occurs for a glycosidic bond to form?
A
Condensation
8
Q
What’s the difference between a condensation and a hydrolysis reaction?
A
Condensation= bond making and joining of molecules (loss of a water molecule)
Hydrolysis= water is added to break a chemical bond.
