10 Questions
Why is cellulose not digested in the human digestive system?
The enzyme cellobiase is absent in the human digestive system
What is the characteristic of the structure of cellulose?
Straight line structure
What type of sugar residues do heteroglycans contain?
More than one type of sugar residue
What is the function of heparin?
Anticoagulant
In which tissues is hyaluronic acid present?
Connective tissues, eyes, skin, and synovial fluid
What is the characteristics of glycosaminoglycans?
Long and unbranched carbohydrates
What is the sugar residue present in hyaluronic acid?
D-N-acetyl glucosamine
In which organs is heparin present?
Liver, lungs, spleen, and monocytes
What is the characteristic of cellulose breakdown?
It is broken down by the action of gut bacteria
What is the function of gut bacteria in relation to cellulose?
To break down cellulose
Test your knowledge on disaccharides, including sucrose, maltose, and lactose, and their formation through glycosidic bonds. Learn about the properties and characteristics of these sugars, and how they are found in nature.
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