Glycogen, starch and cellulose are all made of glucose molecules strung together. a) What makes these structures different? b) What type of macromolecules are these? c) Which of these molecules can we digest and which can we not? d) Which one of these molecules is one of the main componets of plant cell walls?
Glycogen, starch and cellulose are all made of glucose molecules strung together. a) What makes these structures different? b) What type of macromolecules are these? c) Which of these molecules can we digest and which can we not? d) Which one of these molecules is one of the main componets of plant cell walls?
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How does structure affect function in carbohydrates?
Polysaccharides, complex carbohydrates, have a wide range of structures that affect how these macromolecules can function in organisms. Fill out the chart below to help you understand the characteristics of different polysaccharide structures and the roles they play in living organisms.
| structural components | 3-D Structural arrangement | Role(s) polysaccharide plays in organisms | Type(s) of rganisms where compound is found | |
| starch | ||||
| Glycogen | ||||
| Cellulose | ||||
| Chitin |
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