The polysaccharides are starch, glycogen, and cellulose. In the chart below, I put an 'X' under each polysaccharide that the statement applies to. I just wanted to verify my answers as I was confused for a few of them. Thanks!
Nucleotides
It is an organic molecule made up of three basic components- a nitrogenous base, phosphate,and pentose sugar. The nucleotides are important for metabolic reactions andthe formation of DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and RNA (ribonucleic acid).
Nucleic Acids
Nucleic acids are essential biomolecules present in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and viruses. They carry the genetic information for the synthesis of proteins and cellular replication. The nucleic acids are of two types: deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) and ribonucleic acid (RNA). The structure of all proteins and ultimately every biomolecule and cellular component is a product of information encoded in the sequence of nucleic acids. Parts of a DNA molecule containing the information needed to synthesize a protein or an RNA are genes. Nucleic acids can store and transmit genetic information from one generation to the next, fundamental to any life form.
The polysaccharides are starch, glycogen, and cellulose. In the chart below, I put an 'X' under each polysaccharide that the statement applies to. I just wanted to verify my answers as I was confused for a few of them. Thanks!
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Glycogen |
Cellulose |
Starch |
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Linear and minorly branched |
X |
X |
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Complex carbohydrates |
X |
X |
X |
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Insoluble |
X |
X |
X |
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Unlimited storage in roots of plants |
X |
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Fiber - digested by ruminants in living things |
X |
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Beta glucose |
X |
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For structure |
X |
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Can't be digested |
X |
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Extensive branching |
X |
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Alpha glucose |
X |
X |
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C, H, and O are backbone |
X |
X |
X |
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Can be digested |
X |
X |
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Limited storage in liver and muscle cells |
X |
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Most abundant molecule |
X |
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For energy |
X |
X |
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Glycosidic links from condensation reactions |
X |
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Cell walls |
X |
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Found in Plants |
X |
X |
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Found in Animals |
X |
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X |
X |
X |
Carbohydrates are composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. The most simple carbohydrate is the monosaccharide and the most complex carbohydrate is the polysaccharide. They are responsible for the energy production as well as giving structural stability to the cells in living organisms.
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