Polysaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
Define polysaccharides 3
A
More than 10 monosaccharides
Glucosidic bond
Non reducing
2
Q
Glucans
A
D-glucose Starch Cellulose Dextrin Glycogen
3
Q
Fructans
A
D-fructose
Inulin in plants
4
Q
Amylose is formed of
A
a-D-glucopyranose
5
Q
Amylose linkage
Forming
A
a1,4-glucosidic linkage
Unbranching chain
6
Q
Amylopectin is formed of
And is
A
a-D-glucopyranose
Branched chain
7
Q
Amylopectin connected by
- within branches
- at the branching points
A
- a1,4glucosidic
2. a1,6glucosidic
8
Q
Dextrin is
A
Product of hydrolysis of starch by starch amylase and pancreatic amylase
9
Q
Glycogen is
A
Carbohydrate storage form in animals
10
Q
Cellulose is formed of
Forming
A
B-D-glucopyranose
Long unbranched chain
11
Q
Cellulose linkage
A
B1,4-glucosidic linkage
12
Q
Cellulose in diet is IMP?
A
Inc. food bulk
Stimulates intestinal contraction
Prevents constipation
13
Q
Heteropolysaccharides includes
A
GAGs
14
Q
GAGs are 5
A
Unbranched Long chain Repeating disaccharides Amino sugar Uronic acid
15
Q
Sulphate free GAGs
A
Hyaluronic acid
