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CARBOHYDRATES copyright cmassengale
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Characteristics of Carbohydrates
Consist of carbon, hydrogen, & oxygen Energy containing molecules Some provide structure Basic building block is a monosaccharide (CH2O)n ; n = 3,5,6 Two monosaccharides form a disaccharide copyright cmassengale
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Different Forms of Glucose
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Three Monosaccharides
C6H12O6 copyright cmassengale
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Dehydration Synthesis of a Disaccharide
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Formation of Disaccharides
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Hydrolysis of a Disaccharide
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Important Polysaccharides: Starch
Consists of glucose subunits Plant energy storage molecule Glycogen is a very similar molecule in animals. Starch and glycogen can be digested by animals. copyright cmassengale
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Important Polysaccharides: Cellulose
Composed of glucose subunits Different bond formed than starch Structural component in plants Cannot be digested by animals copyright cmassengale
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