Carbohydrates - Monosaccharides & Disaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
What is a monosaccharide?
A
The monomers of carbohydrates that are used in respiration to provide growth during the formation of larger carbohydrates.
2
Q
What is the key difference between alpha and beta-glucose?
A
The OH group on carbon-1 is below the hydrogen on alpha, and above on beta.
A - alpha
B - below
B - beta
A - above
3
Q
What is a disaccharide?
A
Two monosaccharides joined together by a glycosidic bond in a condensation reaction.
4
Q
What is the basic chemical equation for the formation of a disaccharide?
A
C6H12O6 + C6H12O6 ——> C12H22O11 + H2O
