Bio - 2.1(3) - Simple Sugars

2.1(3) - Carbohydrates 1: simple sugars

Charlotte Jones

Carbohydrates in living organisms

Function:

• Energy source - released from glucose in respiration.
• Energy store - e.g starch
• Structure - e.g cellulose

Carbohydrate structure

• Made up of monosaccharides to form long chains called polysaccharides.
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• Monosaccharides contain between 3 and 6 carbon atoms and have similar properties:
  • Soluble in water
  • Sweet tasting
  • Form crystals
• Monosaccharides are grouped according…