5 Questions
What is the primary function of starch in plants?
To store energy for the plant
What is the main component of human glycogen?
Glucose monomers
Where do humans primarily store glycogen?
Liver and muscle cells
What is the main component of plant cell walls?
Cellulose
Which of the following plants is known for its high cellulose content?
Lettuce
Study Notes
Storage Polysaccharides
- Starch is a storage polysaccharide found in plants, composed of glucose monomers.
- Glycogen is a storage polysaccharide found in humans, also composed of glucose monomers.
- In humans, glycogen is primarily stored in liver and muscle cells.
Structural Polysaccharides
- Cellulose is a major component of plant cell walls, consisting of glucose monomers.
- Lettuce is an example of a plant with cell walls rich in cellulose.
Learn about the different types of polysaccharides, including starch and cellulose in plants, and glycogen in humans. Understand their structures and functions in various cells.
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