ft Flashcards
1
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number of carbon atoms
A
6 carbon atoms.
2
Q
Number of saccharide units
A
Glucose is a monosaccharide.
3
Q
location of carbonyl functional group
A
on the first carbon (C1).
4
Q
reducing property
A
Glucose exhibits reducing properties.
5
Q
Physiology
A
Glucose is a primary source of energy in organisms.
6
Q
Polarity
A
Glucose is a polar molecule.
7
Q
Sweetness compared to sucrose
A
Glucose is less sweet than sucrose.
8
Q
Glycolytic end product (Aerobic):
A
In aerobic conditions, glucose’s end product is pyruvate.
9
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Glycolytic end product (Anaerobic):
A
In anaerobic conditions, glucose’s end product is lactate or lactic acid.
10
Q
Net ATP yield per glucose per glycolysis:
A
The net ATP yield from glycolysis is 2 ATP molecules per glucose molecule.
