Carbohydrates

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Carbohydrates

What elements make up carbohydrates?

Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen

What are carbohydrates?

Polymers formed from monosaccharides (monomers).

What are the isomers of glucose?

Alpha-glucose and beta-glucose.

What is the difference between alpha glucose and beta glucose?

The position of the hydroxyl group (OH) on the 1st carbon; In alpha glucose it points downwards/is below the carbon. However, in beta glucose, it points upwards/is above the carbon.