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Monosaccharide Flashcards

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What are monosaccharides made up of?

A

1) Carbonyl group (either an aldehyde or a ketone)

2) At least 2 carbons having a hydroxyl (OH) - alcohol group

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What are the properties of monosaccharides?

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Very water soluble
poorly or insoluble in organic solvents such as an ether or hexane
Colorless

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