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Unit Two - Biochemistry - Carbohydrates Flashcards

1
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What is a similarity in most carbohydrate names?

A

-ose

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2
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What are the three common atoms in carbs?

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Carbon
Hydrogen
Oxygen

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3
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What is the atom ratio in Carbs?

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1:2:1

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4
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How do you mathematically find out the ratio of carbs?

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  1. Formula - (CH₂O) N
  2. Divide by Oxygen

N - Number of carbons

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5
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What is the name of monomers in carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides

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6
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What structure do all carbs have?

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Ring Structure

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7
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Definition of Pentose (3)

Number of Carbons, Structure & Chemical Formula

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  1. 5 carbons
  2. Pentagonal Structure
  3. C₅H₁₀O₅
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8
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What are two examples of pentose

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  1. Ribose
  2. Deoxyribose
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Definition of Ribose (4)

Type of Carb, Makes Up, Function & Formula

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  1. Pentose Monosacchride
  2. Sugar in RNA
  3. Makes protein
  4. C₅H₁₀O₅
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Definition of Deoxyribose (4)

Type of Carb, Makes Up, Function & Formula

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  1. Pentose Monosacchride
  2. Sugar that makes up DNA nucleotide
  3. Genetic/Hereditary Material
  4. C₅H₁₀O₄

Difference of Deoxyribose and Ribose - oxygen is missing in DEOXYribose

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Definition of Hexose (3)

Number of Carbons, Structure & Chemical Formula

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  1. 6 Carbon
  2. Hexagonal Structure
  3. C₆H₁₂O₆
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12
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What is the main function of hexose carbs?

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Immediate energy source

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13
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Properties of Hexose (3)

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  1. Transported thru CM (small size)
  2. Reactant for Cellular Respiration
  3. Product of Photosynthesis
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14
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What are three examples of Hexose

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  1. Glucose
  2. Galactose
  3. Fructose
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15
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Glucose (3)

Type of Carb, Produced, Function

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  1. Hexose Monosaccharides
  2. Produced in photosynthesis
  3. Primary Hexose (plays several roles in biology)
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16
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Galactose (2)

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  1. Monosaccharide
  2. Found in milk

In combonation with glucose to make lactose in milk

17
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Fructose (4)

Type of Carb, Structure & Properties

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  1. Hexose Monosaccharide
  2. Pointed Tip in Molecular Structure
  3. Found in fruits
  4. Very sweet
18
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Definition of Isomers (3)

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  1. Same Molecular Formula
  2. Diff. Structures
  3. Diff. Properties

Ex: Glucose, Galactose, Fructose

19
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Definition of Disaccharides (3)

Definition, Formation & Digestion

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  1. 2 Bonded Monosaccharides
  2. Formed by Dehydration Synthesis
  3. Digested through Hydrolysis
20
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Definition of Sucrose (2)

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  1. Disaccharide
  2. Glucose + Fructose
21
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Definition of Lactose (2)

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  1. Disaccharide
  2. Galactose + Glucose
22
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Definition of Maltose (3)

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  1. Disaccharide
  2. Glucose + Glucose
  3. Seed Germination and Malt Bevarages
23
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Definition of Polysaccharide (3)

Definition, Formation & DIgestion

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  1. Combo of Hundreds of Monosaccharides
  2. Formed by Dehydration Synthesis
  3. Digested by Hydrolysis
24
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What are three properties all polysaccharides have in common?

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  1. Insoluble
  2. Can’t go thru CM (size)
  3. Most made of glucose monomers
25
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What are the two types of polysaccharides?

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  1. Storage Polysaccharide
  2. Structural Polysaccharide
26
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Definition of Storage Polysacchrides

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Store E for organisms

Ex: Amylose (Starch) and Glycogen

27
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Definition of Structural Polysaccharides

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Provide structural support/strength to cells

Ex: Cellulose and Chitin

28
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Definition of Glycogen (5)

Type of Polysacchride, Found in, Function, Structure

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  1. Storage Polysaccharide
  2. Found in liver and muscle
  3. Increase blood sugar
  4. By breaking down in glucose
  5. Structure on Diagram - Branches Out
29
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Definition of Starch (5)

Type of Polysacchride, Obtained, Function, Structure

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  1. Storage Polysaccharide
  2. Obtained from plants
  3. Breaks down into glucose
  4. Body gains E
  5. In diagrams, glucose monomers have straight bonds

Also known as amalose

30
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Definition of Insulin (3)

Definition, Location & Function

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  1. Hormone in Pancreas
  2. Regulate blood sugar
  3. Stores excess glucose as glycogen
31
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Definition of Cellulose (3)

Type of Polysacchride, Function, Diagram Structure

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  1. Structural Polysaccharide
  2. Builds plant cell walls
  3. In diagrams, glucose monomers have diagonal bonds
32
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Definition of Amylase (2)

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  1. Enzyme in mouth
  2. Breaks amylose into glucose monomers
33
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What is interesting about cellulose in the human body?

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  1. Not digestible because we do not have the enzyme that breaks it down
  2. We ingest it because it cleans out our intestines
34
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What is the Hydroxyl Group? (3)

Definition, Found In, Function

A
  1. Oxygen bonded to hydrogen (OH)
  2. Found in polar molecule such as alcohols & sugars
  3. Site of Dehydration Synthesis & Hydrolysis

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