Energy Molecules
What are the 2 types of energy storage molecules?
Glycogen and Starch
Why does Carbon make a good building block for biomolecules?
Because it can bond with 4 other molecules!
What food has the most amylopectin in its starch?
Corn
What is the difference between glycogen and starch?
Starch: plants
Which polysaccharide is responsible for the structure of plants?
Cellulose
What cell structure is made up of cellulose?
cell wall
What properties of amylose and amylopectin help with storing more energy??
Coiling and branching
Why are cellulose, starch and glycogen relatively insoluble?
Because of their size!
What food has a high proportion of amylose in its starch?
Potatoes!
What isomer do starch and glycogen use?
Starch: alpha
Glycogen: alpha
Through which process are glucose monomers removed from polysaccharides?
Hydrolysis
what is the most complex polysaccharide?
Cellulose
Where is glycogen mainly stored in animals?
Liver and muscle cells
What aspect of cellulose makes it strong? (2 answers)
The alternating of beta glucose
cross linked h bonds
Whats your favorite carbohydrate?
polysaccharides!!!!!!!!!!