disaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
what is the formula of disaccharides?
A
C12H22O11
2
Q
what are the three examples of disaccharides?
A
- sucrose
- maltose
- lactose
3
Q
what is the first monomer of sucrose?
A
- a-glucose
4
Q
what is the second monomer of sucrose?
A
fructose
5
Q
what is the use of sucrose in the body?
A
for energy
6
Q
what is the first monomer of maltose?
A
a -glucose
7
Q
what is the second monomer of maltose?
A
a-glucose
8
Q
what is the use of maltose in the body?
A
for energy
9
Q
how are dissacharides made?
A
monosaccharides joined together
10
Q
how are monosaccharides joined together?
A
by condensation reaction
11
Q
what is lost in a condensation reaction?
A
a molecule of water
12
Q
what bond is formed when monosaccharides are joined together?
A
glycosidic bonds
13
Q
what is the first monomer of lactose?
A
galactose
14
Q
what is the second monomer of lactose?
A
a-glucose
