Carbohydrates Flashcard

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What are carbohydrates?

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large group of organic compounds

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What is the main function of carbohydrates?

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provide short term energy for the consumer

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Polysaccharide

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A long chain made up of smaller carbohydrates called monosaccharides.

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Disaccharide

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a carbohydrate formed when two monomers are linked together

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What is starch used for in a plant?

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energy source

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What is cellulose, a type of carb, used for in a plant?

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strength for cell wall