YES! Glucose is a dissarcharide that can be digested into two monosaccharides.
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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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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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HINT! Give a "generic" answer! A simple carbohydrate with just six carbon atoms is called a _____________.
monosaccharide
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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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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 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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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 a disaccharide?
A small carbohydrate made of TWO monosaccharides.
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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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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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Carbohydrates that contain these functional groups are considered to be ____________.
Reducing sugars. REMEMBER! These sugars turn blue Bennedict's Solution different colors such as red, orange, yellow and green depending on their amount.
