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What is the main function of polysaccharides in all living organisms?

• None of the above

• Both A and B

• Providing structure

• Energy production

Which of the following is not a type of polysaccharide?

• Cellulose

• Fructose

• Glycogen

• Starch

What is the main form of carbohydrates that humans eat on a daily basis?

• Fructose

• Starch

• Cellulose

• Sucrose

What is the enzyme responsible for breaking down cellulose in mammals?

• Lipase

• Amylase

• Cellulase

• Protease

Which polysaccharide is essential for plants to have structural organization?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Fructose

• Cellulose

What is the main source of blood glucose for humans?

• Vitamins

• Carbohydrates

• Fats

• Proteins

What is the main type of bond that links glucose monomers together to form glycogen?

• Beta 1 6 glycosidic bond

• Alpha 1 2 glycosidic bond

• Beta 1 4 glycosidic bond

• Alpha 1 4 glycosidic bond

What is the main function of glycogen in the human body?

• Energy storage

• Providing structure

• Both A and B

• None of the above

What is the main form of polysaccharide used by plants to store energy?

• Fructose

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Cellulose

What is the main type of bond that links glucose units together in cellulose?

• Beta 1 6 glycosidic bond

• Alpha 1 4 glycosidic bond

• Beta 1 4 glycosidic bond

• Alpha 1 2 glycosidic bond