Carbohydrates

Question	Answer
Draw an Alpha Glucose molecule.	Enter text here... Image: 06e4532c-eef3-4c95-ab8d-3ec1b1a86da0 (image/jpeg)
Draw a Beta Glucose molecule.	Enter text here... Image: 4398bd97-3bcf-4160-942c-037542a01319 (image/jpeg)
What is a Carbohydrate?	An organic molecule containing only Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen. They are saccharides.
Glucose molecules are ________ in water?	Polar/Soluble This is due to the hydrogen bonds that form between hydroxyl groups and molecules.
Why is solubility important?	It means that Glucose is dissolved in the cytosine of the cell.
Name the reaction between two alpha glucose molecules as they bond.	A condensation reaction.
What happens in a condensation reaction?	Bonds are broken to form a 1-4 COC bond and water is given off.

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