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

A carbohydrate

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

monosaccharide

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What is a disaccharide?

A small carbohydrate made of TWO monosaccharides.

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