

Carbohydrates and Their Functions
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Juliana martinez
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is a carbohydrate?
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A carbohydrate is an organic molecule made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O) in a 1:2:1 ratio. It serves as a primary energy source for living organisms.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?
Back
The monomer of a carbohydrate is a monosaccharide (simple sugar).
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
List the pentose monosaccharides and their functions.
Back
Ribose – A component of RNA and ATP. Deoxyribose – A component of DNA.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
List the hexose monosaccharides and their functions.
Back
Glucose – Primary energy source for cells. Fructose – Found in fruits; converted to glucose in the body. Galactose – Component of lactose; converted to glucose in metabolism.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
List the disaccharides and their functions.
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Maltose (glucose + glucose) – Found in germinating grains; broken down into glucose. Lactose (glucose + galactose) – Found in milk; provides energy. Sucrose (glucose + fructose) – Table sugar; major energy source.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
List the polysaccharides and their functions.
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Starch – Storage form of glucose in plants. Glycogen – Storage form of glucose in animals. Cellulose – Structural component of plant cell walls (not digestible by humans). Chitin – Structural component in fungi and exoskeletons of arthropods.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is an enzyme?
Back
An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions without being consumed.
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