polysaccharides

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how do you form a polysaccharide
condensation reaction between monosaccharides
how do you form a monosaccharide
hydrolysis reaction
what is the function of starch
glucose is stored as starch in a plant
what are the different examples of starch
amylose, amylopectin
what is the structure and function of amylose
long, unbranched chain
angles of glycosidic bonds give amylose a coiled structure - makes it compact so good for storage
what is the structure and function of amylopectin
long, branched chain of alpha glucose
side branches allow enzyme to get at the glycosidic bonds easier so the glucose is released quickly
why is starch insoluble
so it doesn't affect water potential and therefore it is good for storage
what is glycogen used for
storing excess glucose as glycogen in animals
what is the structure of glycogen
long, with lots more side branches
how does the structure of glycogen relate to its function
side branches - glucose is released quicker
compact - good for storage
what is the structure of cellulose 
long, unbranched chain of beta glucose linked by hydrogen bonds, forming strong microfibrils
how do microfibrils benefit cellulose
provides structural support for cells