3.1.2 Carbohydrates

What is the molecular formula for hexose monosaccharides?

C₆H₁₂O₆

Name the 3 hexose monosaccharides

• glucose

• fructose

• galactose

What is the type of bond formed when monosaccharides react?

(1,4 or 1,6) glycosidic bond

What is the name of the molecule when there is one chemical bond between 2 monomers?

Disaccharide

What is the name of the molecule when there is multiple chemical bonds between multiple monomers?

Polysaccharide

Name a disaccharide and how it forms. (1)

Maltose: condensation of glucose + glucose → glycosidic bond was formed.

Name a disaccharide and how it forms. (2)

Sucrose: condensation of glucose + fructose → glycosidic bond was formed.

Name a disaccharide and how it forms. (3)

Lactose: condensation of glucose + galactose → glycosidic bond was formed.