Polysaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
What are polysaccharides
A
-complex polymers formed of large numbers of monosaccharides
2
Q
Glucose is…
A
-the main source of energy in cells
-soluble in water-increase the concentration and draw water in, this can be avoided by converting glucose into starch in plant cells and glycogen in animal cells
3
Q
Starch and glycogen are more suitable for storage because
A
- insoluble- no osmotic effect
-cannot diffuse out of a cell
-compact and can be stored in small spaces
-they carry a lot of energy in their c-c and c-h bonds
