Starch/glycogen Flashcards
1
Q
What are the biological molecules involved in food stores?
A
starch, glycogen, and cellulose
Biological Molecules
2
Q
What do enzyme catalysed hydrolysis break down starch and glycogen into?
A
glucose
Enzyme catalysed hydrolysis break down starch and glycogen into glucose
3
Q
What is released when glucose is oxidised during cellular respiration?
A
energy
when glucose is oxidised during cellular respiration energy is released, enabling cells to synthesise ATP
4
Q
What forms when condensation reactions polymerise glucose?
A
starch and glycogen
5
Q
Where is starch stored?
A
plant cells
6
Q
Where is glycogen stored?
A
animal cells
