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Flashcards by Ella-mentary, updated more than 1 year ago
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Created by Ella-mentary
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| Question | Answer |
| Carbon dioxide | An inorganic molecule (no hydrogen). |
| Water | An inorganic molecule (no carbon). |
| Function of glucose | An energy source for plants and animals. It is found in human blood. |
| Maltose | An example of a dissaccharide. |
| Function of fructose | It is an energy source found in fruit. |
| Galactose | An example of a monosaccharide. |
| Function of sucrose | Used in plants for the transport of carbohydrates from leaves to roots (cane sugar). |
| Cellulose | Forms the cell walls of plants. Can be very long. |
| Glycogen | A polysaccharide of glucose. It is used for energy storage in animals. |
| Starch (amylose) | A polysaccharide molecule. |
| Fatty acids | |
| Triglyceride | A lipid which holds more energy per gram than a carbohydrate. |
| Ribose | |
| Lactose | A disaccharide. The main carbohydrate found in milk. |
| Functions of lipids | Energy storage Thermal insulation Hormones (steroids) |
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