Key Definitions 3 Flashcards
1
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Hexose sugar
A
A hexose sugar is a sugar with 6 carbon atoms.
2
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Isomers
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isomers are molecules that have the same chemical formula but different molecule structures.
3
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Condensation reaction
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A condensation reaction is a reaction in which a molecule of water is removed from the reacting molecules as bond is formed between them.
4
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glycosidic bond
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A glycosidic bond is a covalent bond formed between 2 monosaccharides is a condensation reaction.
5
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Reducing sugars
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Reducing sugars are sugars that react with blue a Benedict’s solution and reduce the copper(ii) ions to copper(I) ions giving orangey-red precipitate.
6
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Non-reducing sugars
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Non-reducing sugars are sugars that do not react with Benedict’s solution.
