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POLYSACCHARIDES- a number of mono saccharides joined together eg. Starch, a polymer of glucose, with formula (C6H10O5)n eg. Glycogen, same molecular formula--gives glucose when hydrolyzed, stored in liver and muscles as a reserve of carbohydrates. (this is not needed)
FUNCTIONS OF POLYSACCHARIDES: Basic energy sources for living organisms GLYCOGEN- an energy reserve, (stored in liver), can break down into glucose when it is needed -Precursors for other biologically important molecules---i.e. mono saccharides are used to make other molecules like glycerol and fatty acids and some amino acids. -Cellulose-structural material in plants (not in syllabus)
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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)
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∙ 11y agoPolysaccharides have many functions in living tissue and in food.
In living tissue they aid in energy production, energy storage, structure, protection, resistance to dry conditions, etc.
In food they help with texture, viscosity, mouthfeel, fiber content, emulsion stability, bulking, yeast food, etc.
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∙ 14y agoPOLYSACCHARIDES- a number of mono saccharides joined together eg. Starch, a polymer of glucose, with formula (C6H10O5)n eg. Glycogen, same molecular formula--gives glucose when hydrolyzed, stored in liver and muscles as a reserve of carbohydrates. (this is not needed)
FUNCTIONS OF POLYSACCHARIDES: Basic energy sources for living organisms GLYCOGEN- an energy reserve, (stored in liver), can break down into glucose when it is needed -Precursors for other biologically important molecules---i.e. mono saccharides are used to make other molecules like glycerol and fatty acids and some amino acids. -Cellulose-structural material in plants (not in syllabus)
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∙ 11y agoCarbohydrates are the primary source of energy in living things. A polysaccharide is a complex carbohydrate, such as starch.
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∙ 11y agoA polysaccharide could be an energy-storage molecule, such as starch, or the cellulose cell wall in a plant cell.
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∙ 13y agoAre used as energy stores.
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Which organisms use polysaccharides for strength and rigidity?
The organism that use polysaccharide for strength and rigidity is the plant
Name two polysaccharides found in plants and describe their functions?
The cell wall of the plant is made from polysaccharides, which consist of two or more monosaccharides. Polysaccharides job in the cell wall is storage, while some other polysaccharides like starch are stored to be changed into energy.
An organism is able to carry out all necessary cellular functions in one cell What can you determine about this organism?
An organism which is able to carry out all necessary cellular functions in one cell is an organism with a simple body design, probably primitive ,with the ability to carry out metabolic activities.But such an organism is said to be different from an organism which has a group of cells to perform a specific function in the body,as the latter has a relatively new and complex body design with cells which are differentiated into tissues ,organs and organ systems to carry out various functions.
Do grains contain polysaccharides?
Polysaccharides are starches that are found in a variety of different foods. Grains contain polysaccharides . Polysaccharides are known to be high in carbohydrates.
Are polysaccharides types of proteins?
No. Polysaccharides are sugars.
What is the difference between storage and structural polysaccharides?
just as name indicates, storage polysaccharides are polysaccharides that stores glucose (like starch and glycogen) while structural polysaccharides are polysaccharides that form the structure of an organism (like cellulose and chitin) with out any storage capabilities.
What is the function of Polysaccharides?
What are the functions of polysaccharides?
What type of organism is a one-celled organism that functions as a single?
A unicellular organism is one that functions as a single unit.
Which organisms use polysaccharides for strength and rigidity?
The organism that use polysaccharide for strength and rigidity is the plant
What are the example of stuctural polyssacharides?
Structural polysaccharides are the polysaccharides that are found to form the structure of an organism. Eg. Cellulose - in plants Chitin - found in outer skeleton of insects and crabs Lignin - wood
What polysaccharides are found in your muscles?
glycogen is found in muscle cells, it functions as a reserve for glucose in muscles.
In a multicellular organism organs carry out a variety of life functions. In a single-called organism these functions are performed by?
Organelle
What are the functions of the salivary amylase?
It digests carbohydrates (polysaccharides) into smaller disaccharide units, eventually converting them into monosaccharides such as glucose
What are the functions of proteins in living organism?
metabolism
What is the smallest organism that can carry out all functions of life?
A one-celled organism is the smallest organism that can carry out all functions of life. Two examples would be a paramecium (Protista kingdom), and Cyanobacteria (Eubacteria kingdom).
How well an organism functions in its environment is called what?
Fitness.
How does healthy cells contribute to healthy organisms?
The cells of an organism carry out the functions it needs to live. Healthier cells carry out the functions more efficiently making it easier for the organism to live aka making the organism healthier
