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What process forms a polysaccharide from many monosaccharides?
What process forms a polysaccharide from many monosaccharides?
- Polymerization (correct)
- Crystallization
- Digestion
- Hydrolysis
Which of the following is a characteristic of polysaccharides?
Which of the following is a characteristic of polysaccharides?
- Monosaccharide
- Crystalline structure
- Soluble in water
- Insoluble in water (correct)
What does the hydrolysis of polysaccharides produce?
What does the hydrolysis of polysaccharides produce?
- Monosaccharides (correct)
- Amino acids
- Glycerol
- Fatty acids
Where is cellulose commonly found?
Where is cellulose commonly found?
Why can't humans digest cellulose?
Why can't humans digest cellulose?
Which polysaccharide is the storage form of carbohydrates in plants?
Which polysaccharide is the storage form of carbohydrates in plants?
In which of the following foods can starch be found?
In which of the following foods can starch be found?
What type of carbohydrate that stores in animal body is Glycogen?
What type of carbohydrate that stores in animal body is Glycogen?
Where is glycogen primarily stored in animals?
Where is glycogen primarily stored in animals?
Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide produced when polysaccharides are broken down?
Which of the following is an example of a monosaccharide produced when polysaccharides are broken down?
Flashcards
Polysaccharide
Polysaccharide
A polymer made of many monosaccharides joined together.
Polymerization
Polymerization
Process where many monomers combine to form a polymer.
Cellulose
Cellulose
Cellulose is present in plant cells and fibers; it's indigestible but aids in preventing constipation.
Starch
Starch
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Glycogen
Glycogen
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Hydrolysis
Hydrolysis
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Study Notes
- Polysaccharides are formed through the polymerization of a large number of monosaccharides.
- Polymerization involves monomers combining to form a polymer.
- Polysaccharides are insoluble in water and do not form crystals.
- Hydrolysis of polysaccharides yields monosaccharides, for example, cellulase, starch, and glycogen.
Table 1.3: Characteristics of Different Types of Polysaccharides
- Cellulose is present in the cell walls of plant cells and in fibers.
- Cellulose is not digested in the human digestive system but assists in preventing constipation.
- Starch is found in grains, yams, jak fruit, and bread.
- Starch is the type of carbohydrate stored in plants.
- Glycogen is located in animal liver and muscles.
- Glycogen is the type of carbohydrate stored in the animal body.
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