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WHAT HAVE WE LEARNT IN WEEK 1?

CARBOHYDRATE WORKSHEET

1. Classify these molecules into monosaccharide, disaccharide or polysaccharide.

(a) Fructose
(b) Chitin
(c) Starch
(d) Sucrose

2. Complete these word equations:

(a) Glucose + glucose →

(b) Glucose + fructose →
(c) Monosaccharide + monosaccharide →
(d) Disaccharide + water →

3. Identify these polymers (amylose/ amylopectin/ glycogen/ cellulose) and where can you
find them?
4. Name the process shown below.

Name the reverse process.

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