What are the functions of polysaccharides in the organism?

Answer 1

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)

Answer 2

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)

Answer 3

Polysaccharides 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.

Answer 4

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)

Answer 5

Polysaccharides serve various functions in organisms, such as providing energy storage (e.g., glycogen in animals, starch in plants), offering structural support (e.g., cellulose in plants), and aiding in cell recognition and signaling processes (e.g., glycoproteins on cell surfaces). Additionally, polysaccharides contribute to the formation of extracellular matrices that support tissues and organs in the body.

Answer 6

Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy in living things. A polysaccharide is a complex carbohydrate, such as starch.

Answer 7

A polysaccharide could be an energy-storage molecule, such as starch, or the cellulose cell wall in a plant cell.

Answer 8

Are used as energy stores.