Question

in this lab you are going to familiarize yourself with the characteristics of 3 of the 4 main types of macromolecules; carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

1. carbohydrates: build a model of the ring structure of glucose. sign - off:

1. what is the term for single sugars like glucose?

1. list two other examples of single sugars?

1. join your glucose to the one built by another group to make maltose. sign - off:

1. what is the term for double sugars such as maltose?

1. list one other example of a double sugar.

Explanation:

1. Monosaccharides are single - sugar molecules. Glucose is an example.
2. Fructose and galactose are also monosaccharides.
3. Disaccharides are double - sugar molecules. Maltose is one.
4. Sucrose is another disaccharide.

Answer:

1. Monosaccharides
2. Fructose, Galactose
3. Disaccharides
4. Sucrose