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Biology
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Biological Molecules
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Biology
Carbohydrates
3 functions
Energy Source
e.g. Glucose releases energy through respiration
Storage
e.g. Starch in plants
e.g. Glycogen in animals
Structure
e.g. cellulose cell wall in plants
Gives structural support and tensile strength
Monosaccharide's and disaccharides
Monosaccharide's
Sweet
Soluble in water
Crystalline
Glucose
alpha glucose
the OH group is below the plane of the molecule
Beta Glucose
The oH group on Carbon 1 is above the plane of the molecule
Hydrolysis Breaks bonds by adding a water molecule
Condensation forms bond by eliminating water molecule
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