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What are the monomer/s of carbohydrates?
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What is ATP and why does it need glucose?
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ATP is a high energy nucleic acid that is reponsible for energy production in animals.
The bond between ADP and Pi needs to be repeatedly repaired for continued energy production.
Carbohydrates supply energy for this to happen. |
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Define the term polymer.
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A polymer is a molecule that consists of
many monomers (single units).
EG: starch is a polysaccharide and glucose is the monosaccharide |
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| List the functions of carbohydrates. |
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1. source of energy (glucose)
2. transport in plants (sucrose)
3. energy storage in plants (starch)
4. energy storage in animals (glycogen)
5. structure in plant cells walls (cellulose) |
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| What elements make up carbohydrates? |
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1. Carbon
2. Hydrogen
3. Oxygen
Each monomer of glucose is ususally in a 1:2:1 ratio. |
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| What is the symbol often used to depict a monomer of glucose? |
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