Polysaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
What is the composition of starch?
A
Glucose
2
Q
What are the bonds in starch?
A
- Non-branching alpha 1-4 glycosidic bonds (amylose)
- Branching alpha 1-6 glycosidic bonds (amylopectin)
3
Q
What are the food sources in starch?
A
- Cereals
- Potatoes
- Vegetables
4
Q
What is the composition of glycogen?
A
Glucose
5
Q
What are the bonds in glycogen?
A
- Non-branching alpha 1-4 glycosidic bonds
- Branching alpha 1-6 glycosidic bonds
6
Q
What tissues make and store glycogen?
A
- Liver
- Muscles
7
Q
What is the composition of cellulose?
A
Glucose
8
Q
What are the bonds in cellulose?
A
Non-branching beta 1-4 glycosidic bonds
9
Q
What is a food source of cellulose?
A
Celery
10
Q
What type of fiber is cellulose
A
Insoluble
11
Q
Where in plants in cellulose found?
A
Plant cell wall
12
Q
What is the function of the fiber in cellulose?
A
- Stool bulk
- Decreases stool transit time
13
Q
What type of fiber is beta glucans?
A
Soluble
14
Q
What is a food source of beta glucans?
A
Oats
15
Q
What is the function of beta glucans?
A
Gives full feeling
