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What is a polysaccharides? |
Ex. of carbohydrates Glycogen: Energy storage in animals |
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Function of carbohydrates |
Quickest energy for life Structure and support in cell tissue |
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Examples of carbohydrate foods |
Bread, potatoes, and pasta |
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What is a monosaccride? |
Ex. of carbohydrates Glucose: Sugar that is easily broken down for energy |
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What is cellulose? |
Ex. of carbohydrates Used in the cell wall of plants polysaccharides |
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What is starch? |
Ex. of carbohydrates Energy storage in plants polysaccharides |
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What to polysaccharides have to do before they can be used? |
They have to be broken down into monosaccharides. |
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What polysaccharides are used for short term energy storage in plants and animals? |
Glycogen and starch |
