Carbohydrates Flashcards
Formed by…
C, H and O
(-OH) and (-CO or -CHO)
Hydroxy and carbonyl group
Synthesis done during…
Photosynthesis
Monosaccharides
- Glucose
- Fructose
- Galactose
Monosaccharides used for…
energy for cells
Glucose found in…
Dextrose or blood sugar
Fructose found in…
Fruits
Galactose found in…
Dairy
Disaccharides
- Sucrose
- Lactose
- Maltose
Disaccharides used for…
natural sweeteners / short term energy
Sucrose
Glucose + Fructose (Fruits)
Lactose
Glucose + Galactose (Diary)
Maltose
Glucose + Glucose (Cereals)
Bonds between CARBOHYDRATE CHAINS
Glycosidic bond
alpha - bonded
energy storage
beta - bonded
structural material
main polysaccharides
Starch, Glycogen, Cellulose, and Chitin
Hydrolysis
Opposite reaction to condenstion (digestion)
Freshly pressed fruit
Must
Produces fermentation
Yeast
Organic compound with a hydroxyl group
Alcohol
Break down glucoses…
Enzymes
Oxidation of a primary alcohol
Acetic fermentation
Difference between alcoholic fermentation and cellular respiration?
Alcoholic fermentation doesn’t require oxygen
Alcoholic fermantation –> ethanol
Cellular respiration –> energy
