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1
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State the elements present in carbohydrates.

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Carbon, Hydrogen, oxygen

2
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State the general formula of carbohydrates.

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(CH2O)x

where x is any number between three and eight

3
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Define the term monosaccharide

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A monomer of carbohydrates, a single sugar

4
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Define the term disaccharide

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A molecule comprising two monosaccharides, joined together by a glycosidic bond

5
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Define the term polysaccharide

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A polymer made up of many sugar monomers (monosaccharides)

6
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Define pentose sugar

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a monosaccharide composed of 5 carbons

7
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Define hexose sugar

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a monosaccharide composed of 6 carbons

8
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Define the term “triose sugar” and name an example.

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a monosaccharide composed of 3 carbons

e.g L-Glyceraldehyde and D-Glyceraldehyde

9
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Draw a molecule of alpha, beta glucose and ribose

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look at book

10
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Draw a simplified molecule of alpha- and beta-glucose.

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look at book

11
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Define the term isomer

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Isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula, but have a different arrangement

12
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Describe the difference between alpha- and beta-glucose.

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Alpha glucose has an -OH (hydroxyl group) that points “downwards”, away from the ring, whereas the -OH on carbon 1 of beta glucose is above the ring.

13
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Draw a table listing the properties and differences between alpha-glucose and ribose.

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Similarities:
1. They are both carbohydrates
2. Both monosaccharides
3. Both have the same general formula
4. Both very soluble in water
Differences:
1. Glucose has 6 carbons whereas ribose has 5 carbons
2. Glucose is a hexagon and ribose is a pentagon
3. Glucose main function- production of ATP during aerobic R .
4. Ribose main function- Forms a component of nucleotide DNA and RNA. and also a component of ATP

14
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List 3 examples of disaccharides and for each state which monosaccharides they are composed of. (F)

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  1. Sucrose- alpha-glucose and Fructose
  2. Lactose- Alpha- glucose and galactose
  3. Maltose- Alpha glucose and Alpha-glucose
15
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State the properties and functions of glucose

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  1. Glucose is a hexose sugar and can either be alpha or beta glucose which both have a ring structure.
  2. It’s structure makes it soluble so it can be easily transported - because hydrogen bonds from between the hydroxyl groups and water molecules
  3. And its chemical bonds contain a lot of energy
  4. this relates to its function as the main energy source in animals and plants
  5. It is polar so hydrogen bonds can form.
16
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State the properties and functions of fructose

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  1. A hexose monosaccharide

2. It is the sugar in fruits and is used as a sugar substitute for diabetics

17
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State the properties and functions of galactose

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  1. A hexose monosaccharide

2. It is used to make lactose ( the sugar in milk)

18
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State the properties and functions of maltose

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  1. A disaccharide made of two alpha- glucose molecules

2. Found in intestines and germinating seeds is an intermediate in the formation of starch.

19
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State the properties and functions of sucrose

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  1. A disaccharide made of alpha-glucose and fructose and is table sugar
  2. In plants carbohydrate is moved from one region to another as sucrose.
20
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State the properties and functions of lactose

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  1. A disaccharide made from alpha-glucose and galactose
  2. It is the main sugar in milk
  3. It is difficult to hydrolyse providing a slow release of sugars to baby
21
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Draw a labelled diagram demonstrating how two molecules of glucose form a disaccharide in a condensation reaction, showing the location of a 1,4-glycosidic bond and from where a water molecule is generated.

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Look at book

22
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Describe, using a diagram, how hydrolysis of maltose occurs and why water is needed.

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  1. Hydrolysis of maltose occurs when a water molecule is added to maltose disaccharide
  2. the addition of water results in the breakdown of maltose to two alpha- glucose monosaccharides.
  3. The 2 hydrogen atoms and the oxygen atom bond with the oxygen joining the monomers.
  4. This forms two hydroxyl groups on each monosaccharide (OH)
23
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Explain why alpha-glucose links together to form starch whereas beta-glucose links together to form cellulose.

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  1. Because beta-glucose has a hydroxyl group pointing up. This means the hydroxyl group on carbon-1 and carbon-4 would be too far way from each other to react
  2. So the only way beta-glucose can join together and from a polymer is if alternate beta-glucose molecules are turned upside down.
  3. This means that the polysaccharide is unable to coil or form branches so is a straight chain molecule- cellulose
  4. Starch has branches and coils- amylopectin 1-6 bonds as well as 1-4 glycosidic bonds
24
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List the two different polysaccharides that make up starch.

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  1. Amylopectin

2. Amylose

25
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Explain with the use of diagrams why glycosidic bonds are called 1,4 or 1,6.

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  1. because the bond either happens with the hydroxyl group from the 1st carbon in the structure and the 4th carbon.
  2. or with the 1st carbon and the 6th carbon
26
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Explain how to calculate the number of glycosidic bonds in a carbohydrate given the number of monosaccharides it is made up from.

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It will be one less
c-c-c-c-c-c
6 monosaccharides but only 5 bonds

27
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Explain how to calculate the chemical formula for a carbohydrate given the number of hexose sugars it is made up from.

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Multiply c6h12o6 by n=number of hexose sugars

and then minus h2o*(n-1)

28
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Describe the structure of a cellulose fibre.

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  1. cellulose molecules make hydrogen bonds with each other forming microfibrils.
  2. these microfibrils join together forming macrofibrils, which combine to produce fibres
  3. these fibres are strong and insoluble and are used to make cell walls.
  4. cellulose is an important part of our diet, it is very hard to break down into monomers and forms the fibre necessary for a healthy digestive system.
29
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State the properties and functions of cellulose

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  1. A straight chain molecule of beta- glucose.
  2. because it is straight chain the chains can lie parallel to each other. numerous hydrogen bonds link the parallel chains producing strength- means it provides structural support for cells.
30
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State the properties and functions of starch

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1.Starch is the main energy storage material in plants
2. Starch is insoluble in water- so it doesn’t cause water to enter the cell by osmosis which would make them sell- good storage
3. Amylose- long unbranched chain of alpha-glucose
the angles of the glycosidic bonds give it a coiled structure- making it compact so it’s very good storage as it can fit a lot in a small space.
4. Amylopectin- long branched chain of alpha-glucose. its side branches allow the enzymes that break down the molecule to get at the glycosidic bonds easily. - it releases glucose quickly.

31
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State the properties and functions of glycogen

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  1. It is a polysaccharide of alpha-glucose, with a very similar structure to amylopectin except with a lot more side branches coming off it.
  2. loads of branches mean that stored glucose can be released quickly which is important for energy release in animals.
  3. it is also a very compact molecule so it’s good fro storage.