Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Carbohydrate Classification
A
- Polymerization - chain length
- aldoses and ketoses - 5 vs 6 carbons in ring
2
Q
Monosaccharides
A
Glucose, Fructose, Galactose
3
Q
Glucose
A
- produced by photosynthesis
- most abundant monosaccharide in body
- blood sugar
- provides a source of ATP to cells
- Symthesizes other components in body