Large complex organic molecules

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Large complex organic molecules

• CARBOHYDRATE

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Glucose is representative of all carbohydrate
molecules. What can you infer about
carbohydrates by examining glucose?
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GLUCOSE
GLUCOSE
How would two carbohydrate monomers (two
molecules of glucose) bond together to form a
larger molecule?
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Key Point Monomers can be bonded together to
form larger complex molecules.
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Key Point Monomers can be bonded together to
form larger complex molecules.
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Key Point Different and/or similar types of
carbohydrates may be found in living things.
These carbohydrates may be used for different
and/or similar functions within the cells of a
living thing.
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Types of Carbohydates
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Recap

• How is a large complex carbohydrate formed? What
  is this carbohydrate called?
• How are carbohydrates used by cells?
• Where did the carbon in glucose come from?
• Where did the carbon stored in glycogen in your
  muscles come from?
• Are all carbohydrates soluble in water?