starch, glycogen and cellulose

Question 1

what is starch

Answer 1

polysaccharide

Question 2

what bonds and reaction of starch

Answer 2

glycosidic and a condensation reaction

Question 3

what is the main role of starch

Answer 3

its an energy store

Question 4

what is the structure of starch

Answer 4

It’s insoluble so it does not affect water potential
It’s large so it does not diffuse out of cells
its compact os it can be stored in small places

Question 5

what is the structure of glycogen

Answer 5

It’s insoluble so it does not draw water in the cell
it is insoluble so it does not diffuse out the cell
It’s compact so it can be stored in small places

Question 6

what does cellulose do for the cell wall

Answer 6

it provides turgidity

Question 7

what is the structure of cellulose

Answer 7

cellulose molecules are made up of beta glucose
cellulose molecular chain run parallel and are crossed linked by hydrogen bonds
these molecules are grouped to form microfibrials