Understanding Polysaccharides

What are polysaccharides primarily composed of?

• Monosaccharides

• Nucleic acids

• Lipids

• Proteins

Which form of starch is unbranched and coils into a helical shape?

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Amylose

• Amylopectin

What is the primary function of starch in plants?

• Catalyze reactions

• Transport nutrients

• Store glucose

• Provide structural support

How does the structure of glycogen differ from starch?

• It is less branched

• It forms a helical shape

• It is more branched

• It is unbranched

What is the main role of glycogen in animals?

• Synthesize proteins

• Transport oxygen

• Store glucose

• Provide structural support

What unique feature does cellulose have in its structure?

• It is soluble in water

• It forms a helical shape

• It is highly branched

• Every second glucose is flipped

What is the primary function of cellulose in plants?

• Catalyze reactions

• Store energy

• Transport nutrients

• Provide structural support

Which polysaccharide is found in both amylose and amylopectin forms?

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Chitin

• Glycogen

Which monomer is cellulose made from?

• Alpha-glucose

• Beta-glucose

• Fructose

• Galactose

What type of bonds are found in amylose?

• 1,4-glycosidic bonds

• Peptide bonds

• Hydrogen bonds

• 1,6-glycosidic bonds