Organic compounds

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Monomer is

Multiple copies of single units

<p>Multiple copies of single units </p>
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Polymer is?

Hundred, thousands of monomers (in grey)

<p>Hundred, thousands of monomers (in grey) </p>
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What are the five monosacharides for the body

Glucose, Fructose, Galactose, Deoxyribose, Ribose

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Where can you get carbs from?

Plant based foods, Grains, fruit

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What are the components of carbs?

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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What does Carbs do for the body?

Used as fuel to neurons, spinal cord, peripheral nervous system, blood cells.

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What happens when glucose is broken down for energy?

ATP molecules are produced

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Where else are carbohydrates found in the body?

Can be present in cell structures. Ex. C. combining with protein creates Glycoproteins that are membrane that encloses the contents of body cells

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What are the main polysaccharides?

Starch: Amylose, Amylopectin. Glycogen, Cellulose (fiber)