Bell Work (Biology 9): Carbohydrates — structure and function. Answer each question to review monomers vs. polymers and how different carbohydrates support living organisms.
Which statement best describes the relationship between carbohydrate monomers and polymers?
Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate polymers (polysaccharides)?
Cellulose is a carbohydrate that provides structural support in plant cell walls.
Sort each carbohydrate into the best category.
Glycogen
Cellulose
Glucose
Sucrose
Fructose
Lactose
Starch
Monosaccharide (monomer)
Disaccharide
Polysaccharide (polymer)
Put these carbohydrate levels in order from smallest to largest.
Monosaccharide
Disaccharide
Polysaccharide
In animals, the main carbohydrate used for short-term energy storage is , and in plants it is .
starch
glycogen
cellulose
glucose
Which carbohydrate is most directly responsible for structural support in plant cell walls?
Match each carbohydrate term to its description.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Polysaccharide | arrow_right_alt | Single sugar unit |
Monosaccharide | arrow_right_alt | Two sugars bonded |
Cellulose | arrow_right_alt | Many sugars bonded |
Disaccharide | arrow_right_alt | Plant cell wall support |
Match each carbohydrate to its main function.
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
Glycogen | arrow_right_alt | Quick energy for cells |
Glucose | arrow_right_alt | Energy storage in plants |
Cellulose | arrow_right_alt | Energy storage in animals |
Starch | arrow_right_alt | Structure in plant cell walls |
A carbohydrate is a single sugar unit, while a carbohydrate is made of many sugar units linked together.
State one way carbohydrates help organisms survive.