Carbohydrates: Structure and Function

Carbohydrates are primarily made up of monosaccharides.

Polysaccharides are formed by glycosidic bonds connecting monosaccharides.

Polysaccharide formation involves joining monosaccharides through chemical reactions that create glycosidic bonds.

<p>Carbohydrates are composed mainly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Text-based formats may not effectively convey complex diagrams and chemical structures of carbohydrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Amylose is a long, unbranched chain of α-glucose molecules, while amylopectin is a long, branched chain of α-glucose molecules.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Glycosidic bonds join monosaccharides together to form disaccharides or polysaccharides, linking their hydroxyl groups.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Starch serves as the primary energy storage in plants, while glycogen serves this function in animals, allowing for rapid energy release.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Cellulose is composed of long, unbranched chains of β-glucose and provides structural support to plant cell walls.</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Monosaccharides link through glycosidic bonds, as seen in sucrose formed by glucose and fructose.</p> Signup and view all the answers