What are 2 polysaccharides formed by the condensation of many alpha glucose units?
Starch and Glycogen
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What is a polysaccharide formed by the condensation of many beta glucose units?
Cellulose
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What is the basic function of Amylopectin (in starch)?
It is a long branched chain of alpha glucose. Its side branches allow the enzymes that break down the molecule to get to the glycosidic bonds easily. This means glucose can be released quickly.
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What is the basic function of Amylose (in starch)?
Amylose is long, unbranched chain of alpha glucose. The angles of a glycosidic bonds give it a coiled structure, making it good for storage as it is compact
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What is the basic function of glycogen?
Mammals store excess glucose as glycogen. It has lots of branches meaning that
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