Monosaccharides

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  • Created on: 18-10-17 15:21
What is condensation Reaction
The formation of polymers, where the reaction produces a water molecule
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What is a hydrolysis reaction
The reaction where the polymer is broken down into monomers, which consists of a water molecule
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Why is life based on Carbon
It readily forms bonds = forms a backbone
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What are the basic monomers in carbohydrates
Glucose, fructose, galactose
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What is a single monomer called
Monosaccharide
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What is a pair of Monosaccharide
disaccharide
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What is the formula for Glucose, Galactose and Fructose
C6H12O6
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Why is there Glucose, Galactose and Fructose
Because there is an isomer of Glucose (alpha & beta)
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What is the test for reducing sugar
Sample and benedict solution. HEAT
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How does the test for reducing sugar work
Sugar donates electron that reduces the Cu(SO4)2 TO orange CuO
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What can easily move in/ out cell by facilliated diffusion
Alpha and beta glucose
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