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Carbohydrates and Lipids
Basic carb biochemistry
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Biology
10th Grade
02/10/2010

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Name the elements in carbohydrates
Definition
C H O
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What is the chemical formula for glucose?
Definition

C6 H12 O6

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What are isomers?
Definition
Molecules with the same chemical formula, but the arrangement of the atoms is different.
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What is hydrolysis?
Definition
The process of adding a water molecule when a bond is broken.
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What is dehydration synthesis?
Definition
The process of removing a water molecule to create a bond.
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Name the polysaccharide found in plant cell walls.
Definition
cellulose
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What do you get if you combine 2 monosaccharides together?
Definition
disaccharide
Term
Name 3 monosaccharides.
Definition

glucose

fructose

galactose

Term
What 2 monosaccharides make lactose?
Definition
glucose + galactose
Term
What 2 monosaccharides make maltose?
Definition
glucose + glucose
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Name the polysaccharide that we cannot digest.

What is it called on our food labels?

Definition

cellulose

fiber

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What 2 monosaccharides make sucrose?
Definition
glucose and fructose
Term
Name the polysaccharide animals use to store a 24-48hr supply of carbs?
Definition
glycogen
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Name the monomer of carbs.
Definition
monosaccharide
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What is the name of the molecule you get when you combine MANY monosaccharides together?
Definition
polysaccharides
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Why do we need to eat carbs?
Definition
provide us with energy
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Name the polysaccharide plants use to store excess glucose?
Definition
starch
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Name the elements in lipids.
Definition
C H O
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Name the monomers of lipids.
Definition
1 glycerol + 3 fatty acids
Term
List 4 functions of lipids in our body.
Definition

1.  insulation

2.  cushioning of organs

3.  hormones

4.  storage of energy

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What are saturated fats saturated with?
Definition
hydrogens
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What types of foods do saturated fats come from?
Definition
animals or animal products
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What foods do unsaturated fats come from?
Definition
plant products
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