monosaccharides and disaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
what are monosaccharides?
A
Monosaccharides are the monomers from which larger carbohydrates are made.
2
Q
give 3 examples of a monosaccharide
A
Glucose, galactose, fructose
3
Q
what is the bond between 2 monosaccharides?
A
a glycosidic bond
4
Q
how are disaccharides formed?
A
by the condensation of two monosaccharides
5
Q
what reaction joins 2 monosaccharides?
A
a condensation reaction
6
Q
what does glucose + glucose form?
A
maltose
7
Q
what does glucose + fructose form?
A
sucrose
8
Q
what does glucose + galactose form?
A
lactose
9
Q
what is a disaccharide?
A
2 monosaccharides joined together
