Polysaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
What makes a polysaccharide
A
When many disaccharides join together
2
Q
What does polysaccharides do
A
Form a number of structural molecules
3
Q
Why is a polysaccharides a good energy storage
A
Unable to diffuse out the cell
Compact shape so lots of glucose can be stored their
Insoluble in water
Easily hydrolysised into monosacchrides