Introduction to Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
What forms a dissacharide?
A
monosaccharide + monosaccharide
2
Q
What two sugars form maltose?
A
glucose + glucose
3
Q
What two sugars form sucrose?
A
glucose + fructose
4
Q
What two sugars form lactose?
A
glucose + galactose
5
Q
How many carbon atoms does glucose have?
A
6
6
Q
What elements do all carbohydrates have?
A
C,H,O
7
Q
How many forms of glucose are there?
A
2 - alpha glucose and beta glucose
8
Q
What is the difference between alpha glucose and beta glucose?
A
they have the same formula of c6h12o6, but different structure
9
Q
What is the difference in structure of alpha and beta glucose?
A
Alpha - H at top right, and OH at bottom right
Beta - OH at top right, and H at bottom right
