Carbohydrates Flashcards
Aldose
R-O-H
Ketose
R-O-R’
Triose Monosaccharide
3C
Glyceraldehyde (aldose)
Dihydroxyacetone (ketose)
Tetrose Monosaccharide
4C
Erythose (aldose)
No ketose
Pentose
5C
D-Ribose (aldose)
D-Ribulose (ketose)
Hexose
6C
D-Glucose, Galactose, Mannose (aldose)
D-Fructose (ketose)
Heptose
7C
No aldose
Sedoheptulose (ketose)
Fiber = what? What is its structure?
Cellulose; linear (beta 1-4 bond)
Amylopectin/Amylose Linkage
Alpha 1-4 and 1-6
Glycogen Structure
Linear with alpha 1-4 linkages and branch points with alpha 1-6 linkages
Starch Structure. Is it water soluble?
Linear with alpha 1-4 linkages and branch points with alpha 1-6 linkages; yes
Name 3 polysaccharides
- Glycogen
- Starch
- Cellulose
How does cellulose scrape cell walls?
Microfibrils
End of name is larger part of molecule example
Proteoglycan vs Glycoprotein
Maltose Monosaccharide Component
Glucose + Glucose (alpha linkage 1-4) (iso is alpha 1-6)
Lactose Monosaccharide Component
Galactose + Glucose (beta 1-4 linkage)
Sucrose Monosaccharide Component
Glucose + Fructose (alpha 1, beta 2 linkage)