Carbohydrates (bio moleq) Flashcards
1
Q
Distinguish among monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides.
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2
Q
Draw diagrams to illustrate condensation and hydrolysis of reactions in terms of the formation
and breakage of glycosidic bonds, respectively.
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3
Q
Describe the structure of cellulose and how its structure confers great tensile strength to the cell
wall.
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4
Q
Describe the structure of starch.
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5
Q
Describe the structure of glycogen.
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6
Q
Distinguish between the glycosidic linkages found in starch and cellulose. Explain why the
difference is biologically important.
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