made up of N-acetyl-hexosamine and hexose.

made up of D-glucoronic acid, D-glucosamine and acetic acid. (lalabas to sa quiz)

powerful inhibitor of blood clotting.

all are part of the five GAGs EXCEPT

(sa GAG to ah) contains D-glucoronic acid and glucosamine (baka ito rin yung lalabas sa quiz)

most abundant GAG in the body, contains D-glucoronic acid + galactosamine.

contains L-iduronic acid + glucosamine, major GAG synthesized by arterial smooth muscle cells.

contains D-galactose + glucosamine, only GAG with no uronic acid.

the only intracellular GAG

starch is crystalline solid

sugar is slightly soluble in water

starch has a sweet aftertaste

polysaccharides are not sweet/tasteless

dextrorotatory

levorotatory

all are agents of hydrolysis EXCEPT

petal-shaped crystal formation

rhombic-plate shaped

all are broom-shaped in crystal formation EXCEPT

first one to form an osazone

a general test for carbohydrates except trioses and tetroses.

aldehyde -> acid

aldehyde -> alcohol