Bio Molecules

Carhobydrates

composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. composed of monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides.

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Monosaccharides

made up on one sugar unit (basic form). mainly consists of glucose, galactose and fructose. soluble and has an osmotic effect.

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Glucose

most common monosaccharide - found in most disaccharides and polysaccharides. primary substrate in respiration and transport media for carbohydrates.

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Disaccharides

made up of two sugar units (two monosaccharides) through a condensation reaction. consists of maltose, sucrose and lactose

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Condensation and Hydrolysis

condensation is the removal of water in a reaction. hydrolysis is the addition of water to break existing bonds (aided by acids and enzymes).

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Polysaccharides

made up of more than two sugar units (repeated chains). consists of starch, cellulose and glycogen. insoluble and have no osmotic effect

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made up on one sugar unit (basic form). mainly consists of glucose, galactose and fructose. soluble and has an osmotic effect.

Monosaccharides

most common monosaccharide - found in most disaccharides and polysaccharides. primary substrate in respiration and transport media for carbohydrates.

made up of two sugar units (two monosaccharides) through a condensation reaction. consists of maltose, sucrose and lactose

condensation is the removal of water in a reaction. hydrolysis is the addition of water to break existing bonds (aided by acids and enzymes).

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