Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What the basic formula of a carbohydrate?
A
C[H20]n
2
Q
What are they are source of?
A
Energy
3
Q
What is the formula of glucose?
A
C6H12O6
4
Q
What are the two types of glucose called?
A
Alpha glucose
Beta glucose
5
Q
What is the position of the -OH group in Alpha glucose?
A
Below
6
Q
What is the position of the -OH group in Beta glucose?
A
Above
7
Q
What reaction joins together glucose monomers? What is given off?
A
Condensation reaction
Gives off H2O
8
Q
What are two possible bonds that hold glucose monomers together?
A
1,4 glycosidic bond
1,6 glycosidic bond
9
Q
What elements do carbohydrates consist of?
A
Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen
