Practice Polysaccharides (1.2.3) - Chapter 14: Biomolecules

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Question 1.
Define polysaccharides.
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Think of their structure.
Question 2.
Give an example of a polysaccharide.
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Consider where carbohydrates are stored in plants.
3Question 3.
What are polysaccharides primarily made of?
- Fatty acids
- Nucleotides
- Monosaccharides
- Amino acids
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Focus on the building blocks of carbohydrates.
4Question 4.
True or False: Cellulose can be digested by humans.
- True
- False
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Think about fiber.
Question 5.
Explain the biochemical processes that allow plants to convert glucose into starch. What role do enzymes play in this process?
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Think about how plants store energy from photosynthesis.
Question 6.
Compare the digestive roles of starch, cellulose, and glycogen in the human diet.
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Consider food sources and their effects on human health.

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