Difference between revisions of "Polysaccharide"
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A '''complex carbohydrate''' is a large [[molecule]] made from simple [[sugar]]s. | A '''complex carbohydrate''' is a large [[molecule]] made from simple [[sugar]]s. | ||
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| + | ===About Complex Carbohydrates=== | ||
| + | : '''Complex carbohydrates''' are an essential part of a [[Balanced Diet|balanced diet]]. | ||
| + | : [[Starch]] is a '''complex carbohydrate''' made from [[glucose]] which can be [[Digestion|digested]] by humans. | ||
| + | : [[Cellulose]] is a '''complex carbohydrate''', also known as [[fibre]], that cannot be [[Digestion|digested]] but is part of a [[Balanced Diet|balanced diet]] as it helps the movement of [[faeces]] through the [[intestine]]s. | ||
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Revision as of 15:51, 19 January 2019
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Key Stage 3
Meaning
A complex carbohydrate is a large molecule made from simple sugars.
About Complex Carbohydrates
- Complex carbohydrates are an essential part of a balanced diet.
- Starch is a complex carbohydrate made from glucose which can be digested by humans.
- Cellulose is a complex carbohydrate, also known as fibre, that cannot be digested but is part of a balanced diet as it helps the movement of faeces through the intestines.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A polysaccharide is a large polymer molecule made from simple monomer sugars bonded together.
About Polysaccharides
- Polysaccharides are formed in a condensation polymerisation reaction between monosaccharides.
Some polysaccharides you should know are:
Starch
Starch Molecule
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| A starch molecule made of many smaller glucose molecules. |