Biomolecules and Living Systems

Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and enzymes

Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)

Sugars, starches, glycogen, cellulose, dextrins, and gums

<p>Vitamins, mineral salts, and other simple molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Atoms and molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbohydrates are defined as optically active polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones, or substances which give these on hydrolysis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates which cannot be hydrolysed to smaller molecules. Their general formula is (CH2O)n, where n = 3-7.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Oligosaccharides are carbohydrates which, on hydrolysis, give 2-10 molecules of monosaccharides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Carbohydrates are classified into three classes based on their behavior towards hydrolysis: monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>An example of a disaccharide is sucrose, with the general formula CH12O11.</p> Signup and view all the answers