Polysaccharides 1 Flashcards
1
Q
Composed of more than 3 monosaccharide units
A
Polysaccharide
2
Q
Composed of only 1 type of monomer unit
A
Homopolysaccharides
3
Q
Homopolysaccharides eg
A
Glucans
4
Q
Composed of glucose only
A
Glucans
5
Q
Homopolymer of glucose
A
Starch
6
Q
Forms a-glucosidic chain (glucosan / glucan)
A
Starch
7
Q
Most impt dietary source of carbo in cereals, potatoes, legumes
A
Starch
8
Q
Reserve food material in plants
A
Starch
9
Q
Starch composition
A
Amylase
Amylopectin
10
Q
Non branching linear helical struct
A
Amylase
11
Q
13-20%
A
Amylase
12
Q
Joined by a-1,4-linkage
A
Amylase
13
Q
Water insol portion
A
Amylase
14
Q
Branched chains composed of 24-30 glucose residues
A
Amylopectin
15
Q
Joined by a-1,4 & a-1,6 linkage
A
Amylopectin
