carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
what is a monosaccharide
A
a single unit all carbohydrates are made of
2
Q
what is a disaccharide
A
2+ monosaccharides joined by chemical reaction, water also formed
3
Q
what are the 2 types of monosaccharide
A
alpha and beta
4
Q
alpha
A
contains H over OH
5
Q
beta
A
contains OH over H
6
Q
sugars
A
small, sweet and water-soluble
7
Q
microfibrils
A
several molecules side by side,forms strong plant wall
8
Q
example of a polysaccharide
A
cellulose and starch
9
Q
starch
A
insoluble, compact so good for storing glucose, contains 2 different forms of glucose amylose and amylopectin polymers
