Carbohydrates/Monosaccharides Revision Carousel Flashcards
1
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State the 2 structures that make up starch.
A
Amylose and Amylopectin
2
Q
Describe the structure of amylopectin, including the bonds involved and shape
A
-1,4 and 6 glycosidic bonds
-branched
3
Q
State the reaction that breaks down maltose.
A
Hydrolysis
4
Q
Explain how a positive result is formed in Benedict’s test.
A
-Reducing sugar reacts with blue Cu2+ to make brick-red Cu+
5
Q
What are the 2 monosaccharides that join up to make sucrose?
A
Glucose and Fructose
6
Q
What does the Benedict’s Test Test for?
A
Reducing Sugars
7
Q
List out the elements that make up proteins.
A
C,H,O,N,S
8
Q
What is the reaction to join monosaccharides together?
A
Condensation
