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_________ are a universal currency of energy stores and metabolic intermediates for living organisms.
_________ 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 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).
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).
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According to the terminal functional group in the sugar chain: 1. Aldoses contain terminal aldehyde group (-CHO) (e.g. _______).
According to the terminal functional group in the sugar chain: 1. Aldoses contain terminal aldehyde group (-CHO) (e.g. _______).
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According to the number of sugar subunits: 1. Monosaccharides contain a single sugar unit (e.g. _______ & fructose).
According to the number of sugar subunits: 1. Monosaccharides contain a single sugar unit (e.g. _______ & fructose).
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Disaccharides are made up of two monosaccharide unit linked together. e.g. Sucrose (glucose + _______).
Disaccharides are made up of two monosaccharide unit linked together. e.g. Sucrose (glucose + _______).
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Disaccharides are made up of two monosaccharide unit linked together. e.g. Lactose (glucose + _______).
Disaccharides are made up of two monosaccharide unit linked together. e.g. Lactose (glucose + _______).
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Polysaccharides are made up of many monosaccharide units linked together, serving as a _______ storage form.
Polysaccharides are made up of many monosaccharide units linked together, serving as a _______ storage form.
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