Ch-4: Biological molecules Flashcards
what is the most common type of carbohydrate?
Glucose
what does monasaccharide mean?
made up of only 1 molecule
What does disaccharide mean?
made up of 2 molecules
State 2 monasaccharides
- Glucose
- Fructose
State 2 disaccharides
- sucrose
- maltose
What is sucrose
glucose + fructose
What is maltose?
glucose + glucose
what does polysaccharides mean?
made up of multiple molecules
What is the storage form of polysaccharides in animal cells?
glycogen is the storage form of polysaccharides in animal cells
What is the storage form of polysaccharides in plant cells?
starch is the storage form of polysaccharides in plant cells?
What is the storage form of polysaccharides in plant cell wall?
cellulose is the storage form of polysaccharides in plant cell wall