Bio Molecules 5.0 / 5 based on 1 rating ? BiologyBiological moleculesASEdexcel Created by: Julius CeaserCreated on: 16-08-16 14:42 Carhobydrates composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms. composed of monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides. 1 of 6 Monosaccharides made up on one sugar unit (basic form). mainly consists of glucose, galactose and fructose. soluble and has an osmotic effect. 2 of 6 Glucose most common monosaccharide - found in most disaccharides and polysaccharides. primary substrate in respiration and transport media for carbohydrates. 3 of 6 Disaccharides made up of two sugar units (two monosaccharides) through a condensation reaction. consists of maltose, sucrose and lactose 4 of 6 Condensation and Hydrolysis condensation is the removal of water in a reaction. hydrolysis is the addition of water to break existing bonds (aided by acids and enzymes). 5 of 6 Polysaccharides made up of more than two sugar units (repeated chains). consists of starch, cellulose and glycogen. insoluble and have no osmotic effect 6 of 6
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