Which of the following is the storage polysaccharide in animals?
Starch
Cellulose
Chitin
Glycogen
Related Questions
Which of these is NOT a function of the chitinous exoskeleton in arthropods?
Protection from predators
Support for the body
Providing a site for muscle attachment
Producing blood cells
Maltose consists of which one of the following?
β-glucose and α-galactose
α-glucose and α-fructose
α-sucrose and β-glucose
Glucose and glucose
Answer briefly
I. Hydrolysis of glycogen to glucose is termed as?
II. Name the enzyme which takes part in the hydrolysis of glycogen
III. Amylum is an another name of
IV. Name the polysaccharide formed as the end product of the photosynthesis
Correct option with all the answers is
I-Glycogenolysis, II-Amylases, III-Starch, IV-Starch
I-Starch, II-Amylases, III-Glycogenolysis, IV-Starch
I-Starch, II-Glycogenolysis, III-Starch, IV-Amylases
I-Amylases, II-Glycogenolysis, III-Starch, IV-Starch
The two functional groups characteristic of sugars are
Carbonyl and hydroxyl
Hydroxyl and methyl
Carbonyl and phosphate
Carbonyl and methyl
Hyaluronic acid, a glycosaminoglycan found in connective tissues, exhibits unique viscoelastic properties. Which combination of structural features contributes most significantly to these properties?
Branched structure with α(1→6) linkages, and high sulfate content.
Repeating disaccharide units containing glucuronic acid and N-acetylglucosamine, along with extensive hydration.
Linear structure with β(1→4) linkages, and hydrophobic interactions.
Presence of fucose residues and formation of triple helices.
Cellulose is made up of
Branched chain of glucose molecule linked by α-1, 4 glycosidic bond in straight chain and β-1, 6 glycosidic bond at the site of branching
Branched chain of glucose molecule linked by α-1, 6 glycosidic bond in straight chain and β-1, 4 glycosidic bond at the site of branching
Unbranched chain of glucose molecule linked by β-1, 4 glycosidic bond
Unbranched chain of glucose molecule linked by α-1, 6 glycosidic bond
Which structural characteristic of cellulose prevents it from forming a blue color with iodine?
α-1,4-glycosidic linkages
β-1,4-glycosidic linkages
Presence of fructose units
Branched polymer structure
glycosidic bond is found in
Sucrose
Lactose
Maltose
Isomaltose
Inulin, a storage polysaccharide found in some plants, is a polymer of:
Glucose
Fructose
Galactose
Sucrose
Which of the following statements are incorrect?
I. Left end of a polysaccharide is called non-reducing end while right end is called reducing end
II. Starch and glycogen are branched molecules
III. Starch and glycogen are the reserve food materials of plants and animals, respectively
IV. Starch can hold iodine molecules in its helical secondary structure but cellulose being non-helical, cannot hold iodine
I and II
II and III
I and IV
III and IV
