Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Carbohydrates are described as O_______ A_______ because…
A
Optically Active
As they have a chiral carbon
2
Q
Which enantiomer is more common in humans the D or L form?
A
D
3
Q
What do you call a monosaccharide with 3 carbons
Give an example
A
Triose
Glyceraldehydes
4
Q
What do you call a monosaccharide with 4 carbons
Give an example
A
Tetrose
Erythrose
5
Q
What do you call a monosaccharide with 5 carbons
Give an example
A
Pentose
Ribose
6
Q
What do you call a monosaccharide with 6 carbons
Give an example
A
Hexose
Glucose
7
Q
What do you call a monosaccharide with 7 carbons
Give an example
A
Heptose
Sedoheplulose
8
Q
What do you call a monosaccharide with 9 carbons
Give an example
A
Nonose
Neuraminic acid
