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Carbohydrates Flashcards

1
Q

How are sugar acids formed?

A

Oxidation of monosaccharides

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2
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Give 3 examples of sugar acids.

A

D-Glucuronic acid (metabolism of bilirubin in liver)
D-Gluconic acid
Vitamin C (collagen formation)

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3
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Give 3 examples of amino sugars.

A

Glucosamine (constituent of hyaluronic acid)
Galactosamine (constituent of chondroitin sulfate; a mucopolysaccharide)
Glycosamine

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4
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Monosaccharides undergo interconversion under

a) dilute alkaline conditions
b) concentrate alkaline conditions
c) dilute acidic conditions
d) concentrated acidic conditions

A

a) dilute alkaline conditions

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5
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Under what pH conditions does caramelization occur?

A

Concentrate alkaline conditions; high pH

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