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Which monosaccharide is primarily metabolized in the liver?
Which monosaccharide is primarily metabolized in the liver?
- Galactose
- Sucrose
- Glucose
- Fructose (correct)
What type of sugar is lactose classified as?
What type of sugar is lactose classified as?
- Monosaccharide
- Disaccharide (correct)
- Oligosaccharide
- Polysaccharide
What distinguishes fructose from glucose despite having the same chemical formula?
What distinguishes fructose from glucose despite having the same chemical formula?
- Different structure (correct)
- Different molecular weight
- Metabolized in different organs
- Different number of carbon atoms
What is the typical formula for disaccharides?
What is the typical formula for disaccharides?
Which of the following is a trisaccharide?
Which of the following is a trisaccharide?
Which is true regarding monosaccharides and polysaccharides?
Which is true regarding monosaccharides and polysaccharides?
Which disaccharide is known as malt sugar?
Which disaccharide is known as malt sugar?
What type of reaction forms disaccharides from monosaccharides?
What type of reaction forms disaccharides from monosaccharides?
What is the primary function of polysaccharides in the body?
What is the primary function of polysaccharides in the body?
Which statement correctly describes glycogen?
Which statement correctly describes glycogen?
What distinguishes cellulose from chitin?
What distinguishes cellulose from chitin?
How do polysaccharides contribute to cellular communication?
How do polysaccharides contribute to cellular communication?
What is the main difference between glycogen and starch?
What is the main difference between glycogen and starch?
What type of polysaccharide is primarily used for structural support in plants?
What type of polysaccharide is primarily used for structural support in plants?
What is a characteristic of polysaccharides that influences their form?
What is a characteristic of polysaccharides that influences their form?
Which best describes the structure of starch?
Which best describes the structure of starch?
What is the primary characteristic of saccharides that involves the formation of crystals?
What is the primary characteristic of saccharides that involves the formation of crystals?
Which process is responsible for the browning of foods during heating due to a reaction between reducing sugars and amino acids?
Which process is responsible for the browning of foods during heating due to a reaction between reducing sugars and amino acids?
During caramelization, what is released alongside steam as the sugar melts?
During caramelization, what is released alongside steam as the sugar melts?
What compound primarily contributes to the buttery or butterscotch flavor during the initial stages of caramelization?
What compound primarily contributes to the buttery or butterscotch flavor during the initial stages of caramelization?
What happens during the condensation step of caramelization?
What happens during the condensation step of caramelization?
Which of the following flavors is characteristic of furans produced during caramelization?
Which of the following flavors is characteristic of furans produced during caramelization?
What is mutarotation in relation to reducing sugars?
What is mutarotation in relation to reducing sugars?
Which sugar primarily undergoes the process of non-enzymatic browning with amino acids?
Which sugar primarily undergoes the process of non-enzymatic browning with amino acids?
What is a primary derivative of proteins?
What is a primary derivative of proteins?
Which type of protein is characterized by the presence of a colored prosthetic group?
Which type of protein is characterized by the presence of a colored prosthetic group?
Which agent can lead to protein denaturation?
Which agent can lead to protein denaturation?
What occurs during the denaturation of egg white proteins when whipped?
What occurs during the denaturation of egg white proteins when whipped?
Which protein type is known for its excellent emulsifying capacity?
Which protein type is known for its excellent emulsifying capacity?
What is the main outcome of non-enzymatic browning in food processing?
What is the main outcome of non-enzymatic browning in food processing?
Which component is commonly associated with glycoproteins?
Which component is commonly associated with glycoproteins?
What effect does heat have on meat proteins?
What effect does heat have on meat proteins?
Which of the following statements about secondary derivative proteins is true?
Which of the following statements about secondary derivative proteins is true?
Which amino acid is noted for being the most reactive in non-enzymatic browning?
Which amino acid is noted for being the most reactive in non-enzymatic browning?
What is a characteristic of sugars in the food industry?
What is a characteristic of sugars in the food industry?
Which carbohydrate is primarily found in products like bread and pasta?
Which carbohydrate is primarily found in products like bread and pasta?
What is one benefit of dietary fiber?
What is one benefit of dietary fiber?
What is the primary source of starch hydrolyzates?
What is the primary source of starch hydrolyzates?
Which type of specificity is NOT mentioned in relation to enzyme reactions?
Which type of specificity is NOT mentioned in relation to enzyme reactions?
What classification method is used for enzymes?
What classification method is used for enzymes?
How can enzymes be named?
How can enzymes be named?
What is a function of maltodextrin in the food industry?
What is a function of maltodextrin in the food industry?
Flashcards
Monosaccharides
Monosaccharides
Simple sugars. The most basic form of carbohydrates.
Glucose
Glucose
Most abundant monosaccharide, a source of energy.
Fructose
Fructose
A ketose with the same formula as glucose but a different structure, processed primarily in the liver.
Galactose
Galactose
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Disaccharides
Disaccharides
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Sucrose
Sucrose
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Maltose
Maltose
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Lactose
Lactose
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Oligosaccharides
Oligosaccharides
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Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides
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Homopolysaccharides
Homopolysaccharides
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Heteropolysaccharides
Heteropolysaccharides
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Glycogen
Glycogen
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Starch
Starch
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Cellulose
Cellulose
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Chitin
Chitin
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Mutarotation
Mutarotation
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Maillard reaction
Maillard reaction
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Caramelization
Caramelization
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Denaturation
Denaturation
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Derived proteins
Derived proteins
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Enzyme specificity
Enzyme specificity
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Study Notes
Monosaccharides
- Most abundant monosaccharide is glucose; excess consumption leads to glycogen storage.
- Fructose, a ketose, has the same formula as glucose but differs in structure; metabolized entirely in the liver by fructokinase.
- Galactose, produced by many organisms, primarily found in milk, provides energy to offspring; it is an aldose and hexose, classified as a reducing sugar.
Disaccharides
- Disaccharides consist of two monosaccharides, commonly have the formula C12H22O11.
- Sucrose is table sugar and an important dietary sweetener.
- Maltose, or malt sugar, is made from two glucose molecules and forms during starch breakdown in plants.
- Lactose, or milk sugar, is composed of galactose and glucose, essential for infant nutrition; lactose intolerance is common in adults.
Oligosaccharides
- Oligosaccharides are polymers of monosaccharides with 2 to 10 units, serving as energy sources and structural components.
- Types include trisaccharides (3), tetrasaccharides (4), pentasaccharides (5), hexasaccharides (6), heptasaccharides (7), octasaccharides (8), nonasaccharides (9), and decasaccharides (10).
Polysaccharides
- Polysaccharides (glycans) are large molecules composed of many monosaccharides, serving energy storage and structural roles.
- Homopolysaccharides consist of identical monosaccharides, e.g., starch and glycogen; heteropolysaccharides contain varied monosaccharides, e.g., hyaluronic acid.
- Structural differences include linear polysaccharides like cellulose and branched forms like glycogen.
Functions of Polysaccharides
- Energy storage: Excess glucose turns into glycogen in muscles and liver; glycogen can exceed fifty thousand glucose units and is highly branched for rapid energy release.
- Cellular communication: Polysaccharides can bond with proteins/lipids to form glycoproteins and glycolipids for signaling.
- Cellular support: Cellulose provides structural support in plants; chitin serves similar functions in fungi and insects.
Common Polysaccharides
- Cellulose and chitin are structural with long linear chains made of glucose; cellulose helps create wood, while chitin contributes to hard structures like shells.
- Glycogen and starch are primary storage polysaccharides; glycogen is branched, whereas starch has linear and branched components.
Reactions Involving Saccharides
- Mutarotation involves crystalline reducing sugars achieving equilibrium in water.
- Non-enzymatic browning, including Maillard reaction and caramelization, affects the color and flavor of foods.
- Crystallization is significant in sugar purification but can be undesirable in certain foods.
Caramelization Process
- Sugar melts and foams upon heating before decomposing into fructose and glucose.
- Condensation leads to complex aromatic compound formation and distinct flavors, such as buttery or nutty notes from compounds like diacetyl and maltol.
Protein Classification
- Derived proteins can be primary (slightly modified, insoluble in water) or secondary (extensively changed).
- Denaturation alters protein structures without breaking peptide bonds, affecting biological activity; can be induced by heat or pH changes.
Denaturation in Food Industry
- Denaturation affects enzyme functionality in soy sauce production and alters egg whites when whipped.
- Meat protein denaturation impacts texture and moisture retention at specific temperatures.
Non-Enzymatic Browning
- Includes desirable and undesirable reactions; typically begins with amino acids reacting with sugars, forming brown nitrogenous polymers.
- Lysine, a reactive amino acid, plays a key role in these processes.
Types of Carbohydrates in Food Industry
- Sugars are simple carbohydrates used as sweeteners; they naturally occur in fruits, vegetables, and milk.
- Starches are complex carbohydrates used in baking and food production, acting as stabilizers.
- Fibers are essential for digestive health, found in plant-based foods, aiding in fullness and cholesterol reduction.
Specificity in Enzyme Reactions
- Enzymatic reactions are highly specific, influenced by enzyme structure and substrate characteristics.
- Types of enzyme specificity include group, bond, stereo, and absolute specificity.
- Enzymes are classified based on the reactions they catalyze, with systematic and trivial naming conventions used.
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