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Polysaccharides Flashcards

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what are polysaccharides

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polymers of many monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds

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how are polysaccharides formed

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condensation reactions

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what do polysaccharides do

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-energy store
-structural component in cells

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examples of polysaccharides

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-Starch + cellulose (plants)
-Glycogen (animals)

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what are polysaccharides made of one type of monosaccharide called

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homopolysaccharides

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what are polysaccharides made of more than one type of monosaccharide called

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heteropolysaccharides

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