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Carbohydrates and their functions Flashcards

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What elements do carbohydrates contain?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

CHO

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Glucose is a simple sugar =

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Monosaccharide

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When 2 glucoses join together, maltose is formed =

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Disaccharide

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When lots of glucoses form together, starch, glucose or cellulose are formed =

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Polysaccharide

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What are carbohydrates used as?

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A main source of energy

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What are excess carbohydrates stored as in animals?

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Glycogen

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What are excess carbohydrates stored as in plants?

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Starch

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