Understanding Carbohydrates: Composition, Structure, and Function
Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a specific ratio. Monosaccharides such as glucose, fructose, and galactose are carbohydrate monomers, while polysaccharides like lactose, sucrose, starch, cellulose, and glycogen are carbohydrate polymers. The chemical formula for glucose is C6H12O6. This essential molecule plays a crucial role in animals. Carbohydrate molecules can be described as having a specific shape and are linked by reactions that produce byproducts.
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What elements are carbohydrates composed of? Is there a specific ratio? What do we call a carbohydrate monomer? Monosaccharide 1. Carbon, Hydrogen & Oxygen Carbon 1 : 2 Hydrogen : 1 Oxygen 2. 3. Glucose, Fructose & Galactose A. Can you give an example? What do we call a carbohydrate polymer? Polysaccharide 4. Lactose, Sucrose, Starch, Cellulose & Glycogen A. Can you give an example?
Carbon Atoms Hydrogen Atoms Oxygen Atoms Bond between atoms Green Marshmallow White Marshmallow Pink Marshmallow Toothpicks What is the Chemical formula for glucose? C6H12O6
What is the Chemical formula for glucose? C6H12O6
1. What shape would best describe this molecule? 2. Think of 4 titles this molecule could accurately be called (do not use fructose or galactose). 3. What is the function of this molecule in animals?
Carbon Atoms Hydrogen Atoms Oxygen Atoms Bond between atoms Green Marshmallow Yellow Marshmallow Pink Marshmallow Toothpicks
4. What type of reaction links the monomers? 4. What is produced as a byproduct of the reaction?
