Biochemistry - Carbohydrates

How may bonds can Carbon make?

Which of the following is NOT a polysaccharide?

Means to break down

Organic molecule produced by a living organism.

Poly- refers to

A compound is a chemical combination of 2 or more elements

Occurs when monomers combine to form a polymer & as a result a molecule of water forms.

Inorganic molecules are ALWAYS made of Carbon

Di- refers to

A compound that contains 2 or more carbons

An atom is the smallest possible portion of an element found in the periodic chart.

How may hydrogens are in H₂O?

What is the typical ratio of C:H:O in a carbohydrate?

Macro means large

Mono- refers to

How do plants store glucose?

Organic chemistry is the chemistry of what element?

Organic molecules usually have __________ and are associated with living organisms.

Monomer (building block) of Carbohydrates

Breaking down a polymer by adding a water molecule.

In what form do we store carbohydrates in our liver and skeletal muscle?

Long complex molecules are __________ and there are 4 types.

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

What is the basic building blocks of the universe?

saccharide refers to a _____.