Carbohydrates Flashcards

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Carbohydrate Classification

A
  • Polymerization - chain length

- aldoses and ketoses - 5 vs 6 carbons in ring

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Monosaccharides

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Glucose, Fructose, Galactose

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Glucose

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  • produced by photosynthesis
  • most abundant monosaccharide in body
  • blood sugar
  • provides a source of ATP to cells
  • Symthesizes other components in body
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