Overview of carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
carbohydrates are primarily produced in
A
Plants
2
Q
Common examples of carbohydrates
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Cane sugar, glucose, starch
3
Q
General formula of carbohydrates
A
C _x (h20)_y
4
Q
Formula for rhamnose
A
C6H12O5
5
Q
Define carbohydrates
A
polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones which priduce such units on hydrolysis,
6
Q
Most common sugar used in our homes
A
sucrose
7
Q
sugar present in milk
A
lactose
8
Q
Other name for carbohydrates
A
saccharides
