Unit 2 Flashcards
1
Q
What are the monomers of carbohydrates called?
A
Monosaccharides
2
Q
What are 4) monosaccharides?
A
- fructose
- glucose
- galactose
- ribose
3
Q
What is one of the main purposes of Monosaccharides?
A
They’re sweet & tasty & provide quick enery
4
Q
What is the term used to describe the type of bond when monosaccharides connect & turn into polymers?
A
Glycosidic linkage
5
Q
what are the two subcategories of polymers in carbohydrates?
A
- disaccharides (2)
- polysaccharides (many)
6
Q
What are 3 types of disaccharides?
A
Lactose
Sucrose
Maltose
7
Q
What is a main function of disaccharides?
A
Transport
8
Q
What are 3 polysaccharides?
A
Glycogen
Cellulose
Starch
9
Q
What is the glucose structure of glycogen?
A
a-glucose
10
Q
Is glycogen found in plants or animals?
A
Animals, it is produced in the liver
