3. Polysaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
How is a polysaccharide formed?
A
When more than 2 monosaccharides are joined together by condensation reactions.
2
Q
Name 4 examples of a polysaccharide?
A
Starch.
Glycogen.
Cellulose.
3
Q
What is amylase?
A
Its what plants store excess glucose as starch.
4
Q
What does amylopectin do?
A
Increase rate of glucose released.
5
Q
What is glycogen?
A
Its what animals store excess glucose as.
6
Q
What are polysaccharides?
A
Carbohydrates.
They are made from large numbers of their monomers (monosaccharides).
7
Q
EXAMPLE.
Lots of alpha glucose molecules are joined together by a glycosidic bond to form what?
A
Amylose.
8
Q
Polysaccharides can be broken down into their constituent monosaccharides by what?
A
Hydrolysis reactions.
9
Q
EXAMPLE.
Amylose is hydrolysed into what?
A
Alpha glucose molecules.
