8 Questions
_________ are a universal currency of energy stores and metabolic intermediates for living organisms.
Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates have the general formula [C(H2O)]n, which accounts for their name, '_________' (or hydrates of carbon).
carbohydrates
Carbohydrates are classified according to 4 different characteristics: A. According to the number of carbon atoms in the sugar chain: 1. Trioses contain _______ carbon atoms (e.g. glycerose).
3
According to the terminal functional group in the sugar chain: 1. Aldoses contain terminal aldehyde group (-CHO) (e.g. _______).
glucose
According to the number of sugar subunits: 1. Monosaccharides contain a single sugar unit (e.g. _______ & fructose).
glucose
Disaccharides are made up of two monosaccharide unit linked together. e.g. Sucrose (glucose + _______).
fructose
Disaccharides are made up of two monosaccharide unit linked together. e.g. Lactose (glucose + _______).
galactose
Polysaccharides are made up of many monosaccharide units linked together, serving as a _______ storage form.
energy
Learn about carbohydrates, the universal currency of energy stores and metabolic intermediates for living organisms. Understand their general formula [C(H2O)]n and how they are polyhydroxy compounds with a carbonyl group (C=O). This practical session aims to provide simplified knowledge about different types of carbohydrates and how to identify and differentiate between them.
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