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Biomolecules

Maharashtra Board · Class 12 · Chemistry

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14.1 Introduction and Classification of Biomolecules

  • Biomolecules are large molecules found in living organisms
  • Primary structural materials: proteins and cellulose
  • Energy sources: carbohydrates and lipids
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14.2 Carbohydrates - Structure and Classification

  • Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones
  • General formula: Cx(H2O)y (hydrates of carbon)
  • Classification: Monosaccharides, Oligosaccharides, Polysaccharides
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14.2.3-14.2.10 Glucose Structure and Properties

  • Glucose preparation: From sucrose (acid hydrolysis) or starch (industrial method)
  • Structural evidence: C6H12O6, straight chain, one aldehyde group, five OH groups
  • Optical isomerism: 4 chiral carbons, D-configuration, dextrorotatory (+52.7°)
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14.2.9 Important Disaccharides

  • Sucrose: α-glucose (C-1) + β-fructose (C-2), non-reducing, invert sugar on hydrolysis
  • Maltose: Two glucose units, α-1,4-glycosidic bond, reducing sugar
  • Lactose: β-galactose (C-1) + glucose (C-4), β-1,4-glycosidic bond, reducing sugar

Key Concepts

Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketonesGlucose (C6H12O6) exists in open chainFormed by condensation of two monosaccharidesαFour levels

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