Biological Molecule Flashcards

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Front Back
How many groups are Carbohydrates placed into?
Three
What does the suffix "saccharide" mean?
Sugar
What does the prefix "mono" mean?
One
What does the prifix "di" mean?
Two
What does the prefix "poly" mean?
Many
Monosaccharides is a single chain of _________ sugars.
Monomers
Disaccharides consist of a __________ _________.
Double Chain
What are Glucose, Fructose, and Galactose?
Monosaccharides
Sucrose and Lactose are_______
Disaccharides
Starch, Glycogen, and Cellulose are forms of ____________.
Polysaccharides
Monosaccharides are broken down into ___________.
Energy
Glucose is the end process of ________.
Photosynthesis
Cellulose is the key component for the structure of the ________ ________.
Cell Walls
What is the molecular formula for glucose?
C6H12O6
What are Disaccharides used for by plants?
To store energy.