Biological Molecules

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    • Alpha glucose and Beta Glucose are Isomers of each other
    • Disaccharides are held together by a glycosidic bond
    • What are the properties of triglycerides.
      Energy storage due to large ratio of energy-storing carbon-hydrogen bonds : carbon atoms

      Release water when hydrolysed due to high ratio of hydrogen:oxygen atoms.

      Do not affect water potentials as they are insoluble

      Lipids have a relatively low mass so do not make the animal too heavy