CARBOHYDRATES {GENERAL} Flashcards
1
Q
Why is the name given carbohydrates to these compounds ?
A
It is because they have hydrates of carbon.
Hydrates - because ratio of H and O is similar to H2O
2
Q
What is the general formula of carbohydrate ?
A
CnH2nOn
3
Q
What do carbohydrates contain ?
A
They are sugar containing compound.
Hence called “saccharide”.
4
Q
How are carbohydrates are synthesized ?
A
They are synthesis by the green plants during the photosynthesis.
5
Q
What are the different types of carbohydrates ?
A
- Monosaccharides
- Derived monosaccharide
- Oligosaccharide
- Polysaccharide
