T1L10 Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides and Disaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
Name the three monosaccharides
A
(Beta) Glucose
Galactose
Fructose
2
Q
Name the three disaccharides and what they are made of
A
Galactose - Glucose and Galactose
Maltose - Glucose x2
Sucrose - glucose and fructose
3
Q
What is the formula of glucose
A
C6H12O6
4
Q
Draw the structure of (alpha glucose)
A
C1 - H up OH down
C2 - H up OH down
C3 H down OH up
C4 H up OH down
C5 H down CH2OH UP
Top right of hexagon is O not C
5
Q
What process joins two monosaccharides together and what extra product is produced
A
Condensation reaction
Water molecule H2O
6
Q
What process separates two disaccharides and what extra substance is needed
A
Hydrolysis
Water molecule H2O
