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These chemicals can be called ISOMERS. Why do they qualify as ISOMERS?

Glucose and Fructose BOTH are made of the SAME types of atoms. They also contain those atoms in the SAME amounts. They are just SHAPED different.

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Can this be hydrolyzed?

No. It can be broken down further, but it CANNOT be hydrolyzed.

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What do you call an organic chemical with carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen in a 1:2:1 ratio?

A carbohydrate

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Why are carbohydrates useful to living organisms? And DON'T quote Mary Poppins!

Carbohydrates are a chemical that can be used by living organisms to create FUEL. Carbohydrates store energy.

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Complex carbohydrates are typically classified as chemicals known as _____________.

Polysaccharides

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What happens to a Maltose molecule AFTER it goes through HYDROLYSIS?

It will be digested (or split apart) into two Glucose molecules.

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Can this be hydrolyzed?

YES! Glucose is a dissarcharide that can be digested into two monosaccharides.

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What is the difference between a monomer and a polymer.

Monomers are SMALL molecules needed to construct LARGE molecules called Polymers.

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DNA is an important molecule that can be called "the blueprint" of life. Does DNA contain sugar?

YES! DNA contains a deoxyribose sugar which is a type of pentose monosaccharide.

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What is this chemical and what kind of foods do you find it in?

The chemical is Fructose. It can be found in fruits, such as apples and oranges. It can also be found in honey.

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Is sugar bad for you?

No, sugar itself is NOT bad for you. However, the AMOUNT that you consume could be bad for you, especially if you consume TOO MUCH!

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In chemistry, what is the difference between oxidation and reduction?

Oxidation means that an atom (or molecule) is losing electrons. Reduction means that an atom (or molecule) is gaining electrons.

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