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1
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How is a polysaccharide formed?

A

When more than 2 monosaccharides are joined together by condensation reactions.

2
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Name 4 examples of a polysaccharide?

A

Starch.
Glycogen.
Cellulose.

3
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What is amylase?

A

Its what plants store excess glucose as starch.

4
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What does amylopectin do?

A

Increase rate of glucose released.

5
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What is glycogen?

A

Its what animals store excess glucose as.

6
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What are polysaccharides?

A

Carbohydrates.

They are made from large numbers of their monomers (monosaccharides).

7
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EXAMPLE.

Lots of alpha glucose molecules are joined together by a glycosidic bond to form what?

A

Amylose.

8
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Polysaccharides can be broken down into their constituent monosaccharides by what?

A

Hydrolysis reactions.

9
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EXAMPLE.

Amylose is hydrolysed into what?

A

Alpha glucose molecules.