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Biological Molecule
Carbohydrates
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | CH2O --> 1 carbon, 2 hydrogen, 1 oxygen used for energy and structure in plants |
| Monosaccharides | C6H12O6 glucose, fructose, & simple sugar used for energy in plant and animal cells |
| Disaccharides | The formation of two monosaccharides to form one disaccharide molecule |
| Polysacharide | Starch, glycogen, & cellulose used for plant structure Long chain structure sugars |
| Dehydration Synthesis | Make by removing water |
| Hydrolysis Reaction | Addition of water to break down molecule |
| Monomer | Simple single cell organic molecules that can exist alone join in groups or chains to make polymers |
| Polymer | A macromolecule formed by hydration synthesis |
| Cellulose | Structural polysaccharide for non wooded plants |
| Chitin | Structural polysaccharide found in animal exoskeleton |