Carbohyrates (C6H12O6)

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What is an isomer?

Molecules w same chemical formula but different structure

What are chitin?

(C8H13O5N) -cell wall of fungi -arthropod exoskeleton -long chains of glucose (with amino group, acetyl group) -Acetyl group more hydrogen bonding (strong polymer) -assemble in different patterns = different properties

What is a monosaccharide?

-Simple sugars, most basic units of carbohydrates; -Glucose -Ribose/Deoxyribose -Fructose -Galactose

What are polysaccharides?

-long chains of monosaccharides -fuel storage in animals and plants -bonds between monomers can be broken down releasing energy

What is considered a disaccharide?

-sugar formed when two monosaccharides(simple sugars) are joined. -like monosaccharides, disaccharides are soluble in water. -sucrose -lactose -maltose

4 reasons glucose is important

1. most common 2. key energy source 3. circulates blood 4. cellular respiration

What is the structural function of cellulose?

Cell wall of plants


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