1. What makes monosaccharides and disaccharides completely soluble in water? Why are polysaccharides not as soluble?
1. What makes monosaccharides and disaccharides completely soluble in water? Why are polysaccharides not as soluble?
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Chapter3: Biological Macromolecules
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Problem 8RQ: Cellulose and starch are examples of: monosaccharides disaccharides lipids polysaccharides
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