Biochemistry: Carbohydrates
Carbon’s Unique Characteristics How many valence electrons does carbon have? How many other atoms can each carbon atom covalently bond with?
Monomers & Polymers Monomer: Small molecules used as a sub-unit of polymers Polymer: Large molecules of 3-millions of monomers of the same or different kinds
Condensation Reaction Enzymes split an OH from one molecule & an H atom from another & a covalent bond forms.
Hydrolysis A cleavage reaction where enzymes split molecules at specific groups, then attach one OH group and an H atom from a water molecule.
Five Sense Biochemistry Crave thy Carbohydrates
What is the PURPOSE of carbohydrates in our diet? Energy Structure Energy Transport Energy Storage
Carbohydrate Chemistry Main Elements: Carbon, hydrogen & oxygen The Standard Ratio is 1:2:1 or (CH2O)n
Class of Carbohydrate: Monosaccharide Simple carbohydrates Single carbon ring (monomer) Examples: Glucose, galactose, fructose, ribose, & deoxyribose
Class of Carbohydrate: Oligosaccharide A short chain of covalently bonded monosaccharides. Often used as transport sugars Examples: Sucrose, lactose & maltose
Class of Carbohydrate: Polysaccharide Complex carbohydrates, straight or branched chains of MANY sugar monomers.
Polysaccharides Cellulose: Structural component in plant cells
Starch: Energy storage molecule in plants Polysaccharide Starch: Energy storage molecule in plants
Polysaccharide— Glycogen: Sugar storage molecule in animals (muscles & liver)
Polysaccharide Chitin: External skeleton component of many animals