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1
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monosaccharides general formula

A

Cn (H2O)n

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what reaction joins 2 monosaccharides?

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condensation

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3
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what bond is formed when dissacharides are formed from monosaccharides

A

glycosidic

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why is starch the main plant storage sugar

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insoluble due to its structure, good fro storage

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cellulose

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forms chains which run parallel with hydrogen bonds between chains to form microfibrils which form fibrils which form cell wall

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