Polysaccharides- starch Flashcards
1
Q
what chains is starch made from alpha or beta
A
alpha
2
Q
what are all of these chains connected by
A
a glycosidic bond
3
Q
what is the purpose of a starch molecuel
A
used as storage for food
4
Q
is starch soluble or insoluble and what does this mean
A
insoluble so it cant diffuse easily
5
Q
what reaction creates starch
A
multiple condensation reactions of alpha glucose
6
Q
is starch branched or unbranched
A
unbranched
7
Q
how is the unbranched starch kept compact
A
in a tightly packed helix
8
Q
where is it found
A
in plants
