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What are saccharides found in?

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It depends on the type; according to Wikipedia, "blood sugar is the monosaccharide glucose, table sugar is the disaccharide sucrose, and milk sugar is the disaccharide lactose"

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Saccharides refer to any sugars or carbohydrates. Any white food will contain starch/carbohydrates and therefore saccharides. Anything with sugar contains saccharides

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Are mono saccharides found in plants or animals?

Yes they can be found. They are very common


What are the sugars under mono saccharides?

Glucose is another name for monosaccharide sugar.Monosaccharide sugar is found in honey and the juices of many fruits.


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Give two characteristics of each mono saccharides and polysaccharides.


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Saccharides are the compounds that can be converted to glucose by catabolism. More complex saccharides are starches, cellulose, and gums.


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In animal cells you'll find glycogen. In plant cells you'll find that starch is used and can be found in granums around the cell, both of these saccharides can be hydrolysed to create an alpha glucose which is easily broken down and can be easily transported around the cell.


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