glucose molecules Flashcards
1
Q
what is the chemical composition of a glucose molecule?
A
C, H, and O (1:2:1 ratio)
2
Q
what is a monosaccharide?
A
the simplest form of carbohydrates, made up of one molecule and easily absorbed ex. glucose
3
Q
what is a disaccharide?
A
two monosaccharide form a disaccharide with the loss of one molecule of water ex. sucrose
4
Q
what is a polysaccharide?
A
there are molecule chains with more than 10 molecules ex. starch and glycogen
5
Q
what is a condensation reaction?
A
the linking of a monosaccharide to another monosaccharides, disaccharides or polysaccharides by the removal of a water molecule
