Biology Unit 1 - Carbohydrates

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Give an example of some monosaccharides.
Glucose, fructose and galactose.
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What reaction forms polysaccharides from monosaccharides, and which bonds are formed?
Condensation reactions, and glycosidic bonds.
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What test do you use for sugars?
The Benedict's test
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What result do you get if reducing sugars are present when using Benedict's reagent?
A red or green precipitate is formed.
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What test is used for starch?
Iodine test.
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What result do you get if starch is present when using the iodine test?
a blue/black solution is formed.
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What reaction forms polysaccharides from monosaccharides, and which bonds are formed?

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Condensation reactions, and glycosidic bonds.

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What test do you use for sugars?

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What result do you get if reducing sugars are present when using Benedict's reagent?

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What test is used for starch?

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