Carbohydrates: Simple Sugars (monosaccharides and disaccharides)

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What is the molecular formular for a triose sugar?
C3 H6 O3
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List properties common to all monosaccharides and disaccharides
soluble, sweet, crystalline
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Write out the equation showing the condensation reaction to produce Maltose
Glucose + Glucose = Maltose + Water
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Why do Alpha and Beta glucose have different shapes?
The OH group on carbon one differs between the two molecules
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What is the name ofthe bond formed between two monosaccharides to produce a disaccharide?
Glycosidic Bond
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what time of reaction forms a disaccharide molecule?
condensation
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what is meant by the term monosaccharide?
a simple sugar molecule.
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what are 3 carbon monosaccharides known as?
Triose sugars
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What type of sugar is a glucose molecule?
Hexose
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Which elements do carbohydrates contain?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
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List properties common to all monosaccharides and disaccharides

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soluble, sweet, crystalline

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Why do Alpha and Beta glucose have different shapes?

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What is the name ofthe bond formed between two monosaccharides to produce a disaccharide?

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