Unit 2 - Carbohydrates Flashcards
Specification reference 2.1.2
1
Q
A single sugar unit is known as a…
A
Monosaccharide (a monomer of sugar)
2
Q
What is the chemical composition of a carbohydrate?
A
Carbon, oxygen, & hydrogen
3
Q
When two or more monosaccharides are linked they form…
A
A polymer called a polysaccharide.
4
Q
What are the properties of starch?
A
- Compact
- Chemical energy store
- Easily digestible
- Insoluble does not create a water potential gradient (doesn’t cause water to enter cells by osmosis which would make them swell up)
