Complex Carbohydrates Flashcards
1
Q
Disaccharides
A
form a result of glycosidic bonding between two monosaccharide subunits
polysaccharides form by repeated monosaccharide or polysaccharide glycosidic bonding
2
Q
3 common disaccharides:
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sucrose
lactose
maltose
3
Q
Polysaccharide plays various roles (3):
A
cellulose
starches
glycogen
4
Q
cellulose
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main structural component for plant cell walls and is main source of fiber in the human diet
5
Q
starches (amylose and amylopectin)
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function as a main energy storage form for plants
6
Q
glycogen
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functions a main energy storage form for animals
