Water and Carbohydrates

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What happens in a hydrolysis reaction?

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One large molecule is broken down into many smaller molecules.

Front

What is a monosaccharide?

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A single unit of sugar.

Front

How many total elements are in the equation?

Back

3.

Front

Organic molecules are built around which?

Back

Carbon atoms.

Front

Which monosaccharide is typically used by cells for fuel?

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Glucose.

Front

What is the chemical formula for glucose?

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C6H12O6.

Front

What is the process called when two monosaccharides join together?

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Dehydration synthesis.

Front

What are polysaccharides?

Back

Carbohydrates that are made up of more than two monosaccharides.

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.