Biology-Carbohydrates Flashcards
What are the three polymers of Carbohydrates?
Starch, Cellulose, and Glycogen
What are the monomers of all Carbohydrates?
Glucose
What are the bonds formed in all carbohydrates?
Glycosidic Linkage
What is the function of Starch and Glycogen?
Energy for immediate use
What is the function and location in Cellulose?
Structural polysaccharide in cell walls in plants
What is the Structure of Starch?
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What is the Structure of Glycogen?
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\__/ \o/ \__/ \o/ \___/ (Very Branched, more than other macromolecules)
What is the Structure of Cellulose?
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