CHAPTER 2.6 Flashcards
1
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include sugars, glycogen, starches, and cellulose.
A
carbohydrates
2
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they are known as simple sugars
A
monosaccharides and disaccharides
3
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monomers of carbohydrates. three to seven carbon atoms
A
monosaccharides
4
Q
molecule formed from the combination of two monosaccharides by dehydration
A
disaccharides
5
Q
tens or hundreds of monosaccharides
A
polysaccharides
6
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what is the main polysaccharides in the body
A
glycogen
7
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polysaccharides formed from glucose by plants.
A
starches
8
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polysaccharide formed from glucose by plants that cannot be digested by humans but does provide bulk to help eliminate feces.
A
cellulose
