They function as storage molecules as well as structural molecules.
For example: storage- glycogen
structural- chitin (hard exoskeleton of ants and other insects)
What are the functions of polysaccharides?
Starch If you are a beaver, it would be "cellulose".
They make up the hard tissues of the plant (cellulose/wood/cell walls) and also act as a food store (starches). Provide support and energy ( APEX)
Complex sugars or starches are called polysaccharides.
The main function of respiration in animals is mainly to provide energy in form of adenosine triophosphate for animals to carry out their daily activities. C6H12O6 6O2 --> 6CO2 6H2O ENERGY{ATP} The above equation represents what actually takes place during RESPIRATION.
The three types of carbohydrates includes monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides.
Earthworms have five main blood vessels within their bodies. These vessels function in a similar function as would hearts in other animals.
public class Animals { public static void main (String args[]) { System.out.println ("cats are nice, dogs are ugly"); } }
I have no doubt they do. All animals have nerves and the main function of nerves is to sense or feel things in their environment.
Ribose is one of the most common ones, but it depends on what polysaccharide.
Description of occupation including main dudties and responsibilities
Main propulsion is the function of the marine main engine.