Carbohydrates Review

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What are disaccharides?

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Disaccharides are carbohydrates composed of two monosaccharide units linked together. Examples include sucrose (table sugar) and lactose (milk sugar).

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How many sugar units make up disaccharides?

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Two.

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What are the three main categories of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides.

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What atoms make up all carbohydrates?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, and Oxygen.

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What is the monomer of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What is the most common polysaccharide found in plants?

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Cellulose.

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What is the function of starch in plants?

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Starch serves as a storage form of energy in plants.

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What is glycogen and where is it found?

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Glycogen is a polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage in animals, primarily found in the liver and muscles.

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What is the role of cellulose in plant cells?

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Cellulose provides structural support and rigidity to plant cell walls.

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What are monosaccharides?

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Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar units. Examples include glucose and fructose.