Organic molecules Flashcards
1
Q
Monosaccharide
A
one sugar
2
Q
Disaccharide
A
Two Sugars
3
Q
Polysaccharide
A
Three Sugars
4
Q
Glucose, fructose and galactose
A
Monosacchaaride
5
Q
Sucrose, lactose and maltose
A
Disaccharide
6
Q
Starch, cellulose and glycogen
A
Polysaccharide
7
Q
How are carbohydrates classified
A
They are classified by size and solubility
8
Q
Carbohydrates contain
A
Carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and sugars
9
Q
Major function of carbohydrates
A
Primary source of fuel
