10.1.4 - Polysaccharides
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What are polysaccharides?
💡 Hint: Think of them as long chains of sugars.
Name one function of cellulose.
💡 Hint: Consider what helps a plant stay upright.
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What type of bond links monosaccharides in polysaccharides?
💡 Hint: These bonds are named after the sugars they join.
True or False: Glycogen is more branched than starch.
💡 Hint: Consider the implications of branching on energy release.
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Discuss the impact of dietary cellulose on human health, particularly its role in digestion.
💡 Hint: Consider how fiber affects gut health.
Compare and contrast the roles of glycogen in animals with starch in plants.
💡 Hint: Think about when animals and plants need their energy sources.
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