Carbohydrate Structure A series of flashcards to aid your revision for carbohydrate structure. 4.5 / 5 based on 3 ratings ? BiologyBiological molecules, organic chemistry and biochemistryASAQA Created by: KayleighCreated on: 01-12-12 14:30 Monosaccharide A monomer in carbohydrates that contains carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. 1 of 10 Disaccharide Formed when two monosaccharides join together. 2 of 10 Polysaccharide Formed when more than two monosaccharides join together. 3 of 10 Condensation Chemical process in which two molecules are joined together to make a larger, more complex molecule with the loss of water. 4 of 10 Hydrolysis Chemical process in which water is used to break down a compound. 5 of 10 Glycosidic link A type of covalent bond that allows carbohydrates to join to other molecules. 6 of 10 Monomer A molecule that can bonded to other monomers that are the same, to form polymers. 7 of 10 Polymer A substance consisting of a number of monomers bonded together. 8 of 10 Hydroxyl A compound containing an oxygen atom bonded covalently with a hydrogen atom. 9 of 10 Glycogen A polysaccharide that forms glucose on hydrolysis. 10 of 10
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