Polysaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
what are polysaccharides
A
polymers of many monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds
2
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how are polysaccharides formed
A
condensation reactions
3
Q
what do polysaccharides do
A
energy store and used as a structural component in cells
4
Q
examples of polysaccharides
A
-Starch + cellulose (plants)
-Glycogen (animals)
5
Q
what are polysaccharides made of one type of monosaccharide called
A
homopolysaccharides
6
Q
what are polysaccharides made of more than one type of monosaccharide called
A
heteropolysaccharides
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