Mono and Disaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
- Which saccharide is this?
- Describe the bonds formed in this disaccharide
- What enzymes degrade it?
A
- Maltose
- Alpha 1–>4 linkages
- Glucoamylase and sucrase
2
Q
Which disaccharide is this?
What kind of linkages does it have?
What is the enzyme that degrades this sugar and where is it located?
A
Trehalose
Glc (Alpha 1–>1) Glc
Trehelase, Brush border
3
Q
What disaccharide is this?
What are its linkages?
What is the enzyme that digests it and where is it located?
A
Lactose
Galactose (Beta 1 –>4) Glucose
Lactase, Brush border of small intestine
4
Q
What disaccharide is this?
What are its linkages?
What is the enzyme that degrades it and where is it located?
A
sucrose
Fructose (2Beta–>alpha1) Glucose
Sucrase, Brush border small intestine
5
Q
What do defects in digestion and absorption of monosaccharides/disaccharides lead to?
A
Diarrhea, bloating, flatulence (microbial fermentation)
6
Q
Describe the process of fructose metabolism.
A
