Poly-saccharides Breakdown:

• Poly-saccharides are complex carbohydrates made of multiple monosaccharide units.

• They serve as energy storage (e.g., starch in plants, glycogen in animals) and structural support (e.g., cellulose in plants).

• Examples include starch, glycogen, cellulose, and chitin.

• They are formed through dehydration synthesis, linking monosaccharides via glycosidic bonds.

• Poly-saccharides are large molecules with diverse functions in living organisms.

• Function: Energy storage, structural support

• Examples: Starch, glycogen, cellulose

• Composed of: Multiple sugar units

• Insoluble in water

• Complex carbohydrates

Condensation Reaction in Polymerization:

Condensation reactions link monosaccharide monomers to form polymers like glycogen. In this process, a water molecule is removed, joining monomers through glycosidic bonds. Glycogen synthesis involves repeated condensation reactions, creating a complex branched polymer for energy storage in the liver.

The different types of lipids - Lipids are found in a variety of animal and plant sources

• Triglycerides: Main storage form of fat in the body

• Phospholipids: Major component of cell membranes

• Steroids: Include cholesterol and hormones like estrogen and testosterone

• Waxes: Provide protection and waterproofing in plants and animals