polysaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
what are polysaccharides?
A
large polymers of monosaccharide molecules
2
Q
how are polysaccharides formed?
A
the joining of monosaccharides by glycosidic bonds during condensation reactions
3
Q
what are the two functions of polysaccharides and examples of them?
A
structure - cellulose
storage - starch, glycogen
4
Q
how do polysaccharides differ?
A
they differ in the number and arrangement of the glucose molecules they contain
5
Q
are polysaccharides reducing or non reducing?
A
non reducing
6
Q
what are two properties of polysaccharides?
A
unsweet to taste, relatively insoluble in water
