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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 is a disaccharide?

A small carbohydrate made of TWO monosaccharides.

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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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What do starch, glycogen, and cellulose have in common? How are they different?

They are all polysaccharides. Starch is found in potatoes. Glycogen is how glucose is stored in the liver. Cellose is found in plants (wood).

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Complex carbohydrates are typically classified as chemicals known as _____________.

Polysaccharides

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What is the difference between a Pentose and Hexose?

A Pentose is a monosaccharide with five carbons and a pentagon shape. A Hexose has 6 carbons and a hexagon shape.

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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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HINT! Give a "generic" answer! A simple carbohydrate with just six carbon atoms is called a _____________.

monosaccharide

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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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What is this chemical and how is it made?

The chemical is glucose. It is made by plants via a chemical reaction called photosynthesis.

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

A carbohydrate

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Can this be hydrolyzed?

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

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