AP Bio - Monosaccharides

Carbohydrates

Short term energy (glucose, fructose, galactose) fueling the brain, excess energy is used for storage.

Sucrose

A dimer of glucose + fructose

Lactose

A dimer of glucose + galactose

Maltose

A dimer of 2 glucose

Cellulose

A polymer used for structural, makes up walls of cell

Starch

A polymer produced by plants used for long term energy

Glycogen

A polymer produced by animals used for long term energy

Monosaccharides

Glucose, galactose, fructose

Glycosidic linkage

The bond that holds monosaccharides together, composed of oxygen atom and two covalent bonds

Dehydration synthesis

2 monomers combining to create a dimer ans water

Hydrolysis

Dimer is taken apart to create water and 2 separate monomers