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what are polysaccharides
they are polymers made up of monomers, monosaccharides, that are linked together by glycosidic bonds formed by a series of condensation reactions
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smallest polysaccharide
only made up of three monosaccharides
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average polysaccharides
usual polysaccharides are made up of thousands of monomers
this gives them a large size, making them insoluble
they either have structural or storage functions
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why is glucose converted into polysaccharides
glucose is the main source of energy in cells
however its soluble in water and would affect osmosis
therefore converted into starch or glycogen
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