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In animals, they are primarily energy storage molecules, although there are a lot of polysaccharide chains that do many extremely important jobs on the membranes of body cells.
In plants, they are not only very important food storage molecules (starch), they also serve as structural materials (cellulose) and components in wood.
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Is Maltese a polysaccharide?
Is Maltase a polysaccharide
A polymer of carbohydrates is called a?
polysaccharide
How long are polysaccharide chains?
Polysaccharide chains can vary in length, usually containing hundreds to thousands of monosaccharide units. The length of a polysaccharide chain is dependent on the specific type of polysaccharide and its biological function.
Is polysaccharide a monomer or a polymer?
As the prefix poly- might indicate a polysaccharide is a polymer.
Is cellulose a structual polysaccharide that makes plants sturdy?
Yes, cellulose is structural polysaccharide
Is Maltese a polysaccharide?
Is Maltase a polysaccharide
A polymer of carbohydrates is called a?
polysaccharide
Where can one learn about Polysaccharide?
The Merriam Dictionary on line is a good place to find out information about Polysaccharide. A person will find the definition of Polysaccharide, the origin and the medical definition. Click on Britannica Encyclopedia half way down the same page and more information will be found about Polsaccharide.
Is glycogen a monosaccharide, disaccharide, or polysaccharide?
Glycogen is a polysaccharide.
Is starch a monosaccharide, disaccharide, or polysaccharide?
Starch is a polysaccharide.
How long are polysaccharide chains?
Polysaccharide chains can vary in length, usually containing hundreds to thousands of monosaccharide units. The length of a polysaccharide chain is dependent on the specific type of polysaccharide and its biological function.
Is polysaccharide made of protein?
A polysaccharide is a carbohydrate. It is not made of protein but of monosaccharides.
Is celluose a polysaccharide?
Yes, it is a polysaccharide found in cell walls of plants.
What is meany by a polysaccharide?
A polysaccharide contain more than two monosaccharides.
Is polysaccharide a monomer or a polymer?
As the prefix poly- might indicate a polysaccharide is a polymer.
What is a synonym for polysaccharide?
A polysaccharide in simplest terms is a "carbohydrate" and some could be a "sugar" (such as glycogen).
Is cellulose a structual polysaccharide that makes plants sturdy?
Yes, cellulose is structural polysaccharide
