CH4 Flashcards
1
Q
3 Properties of water & its importance H
A
- High specific heat capacity
Maintain body temperature of organism - Polar Molecule
Produces Hydrogen bond
Allow water to act as universal solvent - Cohesive force & adhesive force
Allow capillary action to move along narrow spaces
2
Q
Source of glucose
A
rice wheat fruit
3
Q
Source of fructose
A
honey sweet fruit
4
Q
Source of Galactose
A
Milk
5
Q
Source of Lactose
A
Milk
6
Q
Source of Sucrose
A
sugar cane, sweet fruits, sugar beet
7
Q
Source of Maltose
A
Grains
8
Q
3 Examples of polysaccharides with its function
A
Cellulose; main structure of plant cell wall
Starch; Main storage of polysaccharides in plants
Glycogen; main storage of polysaccharides in muscle cells and liver cells
9
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3 Importance of carbohydrates
A
Food reserve
Source of energy
Support structure
