Carbohydrates: Monosaccharides

The term used for a large molecule.

• Micromolecule

• Macromolecule

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

Involving the addition of water to separate or break a polymer into monomer.

• Dehydration reaction

• Hydrolysis

The removal of a molecule -OH in one monomer and H from another monomer resulting in the formation of polymer.

• Dehydration reaction

• Polymerization

What is the molecular formula of monosaccharides?

• C6H12O6

• (CH2O)n

n = 3 monosaccharides

• Hexose

• Pentose

• Triose

n = 5 monosaccharides

• Hexose

• Pentose

• Triose

n = 6 monosaccharides

• Hexose

• Pentose

• Triose

In what group does Galactose differ from Glucose?

• Carbonyl group

• Hydroxyl group

In what group does Fructose differ from Glucose?

• Carbonyl group

• Hydroxyl group

TRUE OR FALSE. Glucose, fructose, and Galactose have the same molecular structure.

• TRUE

• FALSE