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| Most abundant biological molecules. Also called saccharides. Main source: photosynthesis. Various forms play crucial roles in organisms. Breakdown provides energy. Covalently linked w/ variety of other molecules. |
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| Carbohydrates that are linked to lipids-biological membranes |
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| Carbohydrates linked to proteins |
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| Glycolipids and Glycogproteins when lumped together are called: |
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| Charachteristics of carbohydrates |
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| The existence of at least one and often 2 or more asymmetric centers. The ability to exist either in linear or ring structures. The capacity to form polymeric structures via glycosidic bonds. The potential to form multiple hydrogen bonds with water or other molecules. Emperical formula of (CH2O)n where n is greater than or equal to 3 |
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| One monomeric unit. Are given more detailed generic names to describe their functional groups and total number of carbon atoms. Aldo and keto trioses, aldo and keto tetroses, aldo and keto pentoses, aldo and ketohexoses. |
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| [image] glucose + galactose |
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| Monosaccharides made from aldehydes. Glyceraldehyde is the simplest |
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| Monosaccharides made from ketones. Didroxyacetone is the simplest. |
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| Sugars that differ only by the configuration around one carbon atom. |
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