Practice Polysaccharides (10.1.4) - Biomolecules

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Question 1.
What are polysaccharides?
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Think of them as long chains of sugars.
Question 2.
Name one function of cellulose.
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Consider what helps a plant stay upright.
3Question 3.
What type of bond links monosaccharides in polysaccharides?
- Peptide Bonds
- Hydrogen Bonds
- Glycosidic Bonds
- Ionic Bonds
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These bonds are named after the sugars they join.
4Question 4.
True or False: Glycogen is more branched than starch.
- True
- False
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Consider the implications of branching on energy release.
Question 5.
Discuss the impact of dietary cellulose on human health, particularly its role in digestion.
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Consider how fiber affects gut health.
Question 6.
Compare and contrast the roles of glycogen in animals with starch in plants.
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Think about when animals and plants need their energy sources.

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