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Carbohydrates
Biomolecules Unit 1
Term | Definition |
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Monomer of a Carbohydrate | Monosaccharide |
Starch | Short term energy molecule used by plants |
Glycogen | Short term energy molecule used by animals |
Cellulose | Molecule used to make up the cell wall structure in plants |
Chitin | Molecule used to make up the exoskeleton in animals like cockroaches |
Two main Functions of Carbohydrates | (1) Short term energy (2) Used to make up the Structure of plants and some animals |
Benedict's Test | Test used to identify the presence of simple sugars, like glucose |
Iodine Test | Test used to identify the presence of complex sugars, like starch |