1.2.3 - Polysaccharides
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Define polysaccharides.
💡 Hint: Think of their structure.
Give an example of a polysaccharide.
💡 Hint: Consider where carbohydrates are stored in plants.
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What are polysaccharides primarily made of?
💡 Hint: Focus on the building blocks of carbohydrates.
True or False: Cellulose can be digested by humans.
💡 Hint: Think about fiber.
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Explain the biochemical processes that allow plants to convert glucose into starch. What role do enzymes play in this process?
💡 Hint: Think about how plants store energy from photosynthesis.
Compare the digestive roles of starch, cellulose, and glycogen in the human diet.
💡 Hint: Consider food sources and their effects on human health.
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