Module 2: Carbohydrates Obj. 1

Question 1

3 main classifications of carbohydrates

Answer 1

monosaccharides
oligosaccharides
polysaccharides

Question 2

monosaccharides

Answer 2

simple sugars

when hydrolyzed, they are broken down into molecules that are no longer carbohydrates

Question 3

Oligosaccharides

Answer 3

carbohydrates composed of 2 (disaccharide), 3 (trisaccharide), etc up to 10 monosaccharides

Question 4

Polysaccharides

Answer 4

carbohydrates composed of more than 10 monosaccharides

Question 5

3 main dietary monosaccharides (?? unsure of correct answer)

Answer 5

glucose, fructose, galactose

Question 6

Define isomers

Answer 6

molecules with the same molecular formula but different arrangements

Question 7

most common form of glucose in the body

Answer 7

Beta-D- glucose

Question 8

Name the types of enzymes used in converting isomers

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Answer 8

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Question 9

3 common disaccharides and monosaccharides that make them

Answer 9

Sucrose: Made of glucose and fructose

Lactose: Made of galactose and glucose

Maltose: Made of 2 glucose