Carbohydrates Saskya Afonso Embalo Flashcards
Three groups are carbohydrates divided into
Monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides.
Three types of monosaccharides
Glucose,fructose and galactose.
Two monosaccharides that form the disaccharide sucrose
Glucose and fructose.
A polysaccharide
Long chains of monosaccharides that bind to one another by a condensation reaction.
How do we test for the presence of glucose?
Benedict’s solution.
Type of carbohydrate is found in plant cell walls
Cellulose.
Three types of polysaccharides
Starch,glycogen and cellulose.
The most important fuel molecule
Glucose.
Is there starch in plants or animals?
Plants.
The product of glucose and galactose
Lactose.
Elements that carbohydrates are made up of
Carbon, hydrogen and oxygen.
Are monosaccharides soluble or insoluble in water?
Soluable.
