2.2.5. Carbohydrates - Polysaccarides

where is glycogen stored?

liver and skeletal muscle cells

by what process is glycogen formed?

glycogenesis

define glycogenesis

many condensation reactions between many a-gluc

advantages of a highly branched molecule

many terminal ends, act as enzyme attachment sites

location of starch

starch grains, seeds

what are the 2 polysaccarides which form starch?

amylose, amylopectin

properties of glycogen

insoluble and compact, highly branched

properties of amylose

linear, smaller, less easily digestable, more compact, insoluble

properties of amylopectin

highly branched, larger, easily digestable, less compact, soluble