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

• Providing structure

• Energy production

• None of the above

• Both A and B

Which of the following is not a type of polysaccharide?

• Fructose

• Glycogen

• Starch

• Cellulose

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

• Cellulose

• Sucrose

• Starch

• Fructose

What is the main function of cellulose in plant cell walls?

• None of the above

• Facilitating digestion

• Providing structure

• Energy storage

Which enzyme is responsible for breaking down cellulose in some mammals?

• Cellulase

• Amylase

• Lipase

• Protease

What is the main source of blood glucose for humans?

• Glycogen

• Fats

• Starch

• Proteins

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

• Glycogen

• Fructose

• Starch

• Cellulose

What is the main type of polysaccharide used by animals, bacteria, and fungi to store glucose?

• Fructose

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

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

• Beta 1-6 glycosidic bond

• Alpha 1-6 glycosidic bond

• Alpha 1-4 glycosidic bond

• Beta 1-4 glycosidic bond

What is the main function of amylopectin in starch?

• Facilitating digestion

• None of the above

• Providing structure

• Energy storage