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Example of polysaccharides

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Updated: 12/22/2022

Glycogen, starch, Cellulose and chitin

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Polysaccharides

Polysaccharides are an example of what?

carbohydrates, sugars

What is a polysaccharide an example of?

glycogen, cellulose, starches, and chitinThere are several kinds of polysaccharides:Storage polysaccharides; for example, starch and glycogenStructural polysaccharides; for example, cellulose, chitin, and pectinAcidic polysaccharides that contain carboxyl, phosphate and/or sulfuric ester groupsBacterial capsular polysaccharides produced by pathogenic bacteria in the form of thick mucus

What is an example of polysaccharides?

Example of food that contains polysaccharides?

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Are simple sugars made of polysaccharides?

Monosaccharidesand Disaccharides are the simplest form of sugars. An example of aMonosaccharide is Glucose, and an example of a Disaccharide is Lactose. The most common source of these sugars is Fruit.

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 determines the functions of polysaccharides?

The structure and composition of polysaccharides determine their functions. For example, starch serves as an energy storage molecule in plants, while cellulose provides structural support. The presence of different chemical bonds and branching patterns in polysaccharides also influences their functions.

The subunits that make up polysaccharides are?

The subunits that make up polysaccharides are sugars, or monosaccharides. An example of a monosaccharide is glucose, which we need for energy.

What are the differences between a monoscaccharide a disccharide and a polysaccharide?

Polysaccharides = one sugar, such as glucose Disaccharides = linked sugars--two glucose forming maltose. Polysaccharides = many linked sugars--starch is an example of this.

Is polysaccharides a portein?

No. Polysaccharides are carbohydrates.

What are the subunits polysaccharides?

The subunits of Polysaccharides are monosaccharides

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