Carbohydrates

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What atoms make up all carbohydrates?

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Carbon, Oxygen, Hydrogen

Front

What is the process of breaking down complex molecules by adding water?

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Hydrolysis

Front

What is the process of joining two molecules by removing water?

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Dehydration Synthesis

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

Front

What are simple sugars also known as?

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Monosaccharides

Front

What are carbohydrates that consist of two monosaccharides called?

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Disaccharides

Front

What are long chains of monosaccharides called?

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Polysaccharides

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What is the storage form of glucose in animals?

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Glycogen

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What is the storage form of glucose in plants?

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Starch

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What type of carbohydrate is cellulose?

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A polysaccharide that provides structural support in plant cell walls.