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What is the main function of polysaccharides in living organisms?

• Providing structure

• Energy production

• Both A and B

• None of the above

Which of the following is not a type of polysaccharide?

• Starch

• Glucose

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

What is the main difference between amylose and amylopectin?

• Size and branching

• Function and structure

• Composition and function

• Branching and composition

Which enzyme is responsible for the breakdown of glycogen?

• Insulin

• Cellulase

• Glucagon

• Glycogen phosphorylase

What is the main function of cellulose in plant cell walls?

• Supporting gut health

• Providing structure

• Energy storage

• Digestion

What is the main source of energy for humans during periods of fasting?

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Glucose

• Starch

Which type of bond is responsible for the branched chain linkage in glycogen?

• Beta 1 6 glycosidic bond

• Beta 1 4 glycosidic bond

• Alpha 1 6 glycosidic bond

• Alpha 1 4 glycosidic bond

What is the main function of starch in plants?

• Digestion

• Providing structure

• Energy storage

• Supporting gut health

Which type of carbohydrate is essential for plants to have structural organization?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Glucose

What is the main reason why humans cannot digest cellulose?

• Toxicity

• Lack of enzymes

• Allergy

• Insolubility