Disacharides Flashcards
1
Q
What does a Hexose and a Hexose form
A
Disaccharide and water
2
Q
What kind of reaction takes place between hexoses
A
Condensation reaction
3
Q
What bond does a condensation reaction form
A
Glycosidic bond
4
Q
What kind of reaction breaks down a glycosidic bond
A
Hydrolysis reaction
5
Q
What does two alpha glucoses form
A
Maltose
6
Q
What does a alpha glucose and fructose form
A
Sucrose
7
Q
What does alpha glucose and galactose form
A
Lactose
8
Q
What is the role of maltose
A
It is an intermediate in starch digestion
9
Q
What do the role of sucrose
A
It is transported in the phloem
10
Q
What is the role of lactose
A
It is an energy source in milk for suckling baby mammals
11
Q
What do all carbohydrates contain
A
Carbon hydrogen and oxygen
