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1
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Define Polysaccharide:

A

Long chains of Monosacchharides

2
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Three types of Polysaccharides:

A

GLYCOGEN (Animal starch)

STARCH (Plant starch)

CELLULOSE (Fiber)

3
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Define GLYCOGEN:

A

Polysaccharide made by the liver

4
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When does the liver produce Glycogen?

A

The liver produces glycogen when blood glucose levels are high by turning extra Glucose into Glycogen for storage

5
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When blood glucose levels are LOW, the liver does?

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The liver breaks down excess Glycogen to turn it into glucose to raise blood glucose levels

6
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Define Starch:

A

Polysaccharide made by plants

7
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Define Photosynthesis:

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Creating starch from sunlight and nutrients

8
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What is the MAIN Polysaccharide in the human diet?

A

Starch (plant starch)

9
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Define CELLULOSE:

A

Polysaccharide that gives strength to plant cell walls

10
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Why is Cellulose(fiber) important for the human body?

A

Gives bulk to stool and moves it through

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