NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryBiomoleculesPractice
Storing carbohydrates in the form of polysaccharides has which of the following advantages?
Options
- ADuring their formation, many molecules of water are removed from the monosaccharide (dehydration synthesis), c
- BPolysaccharides are broken down by enzymes for the release of energy whenever required.
- CUnlike small carbohydrates, polysaccharides are relatively easy to store.
- DAll of these
Correct answer
D. All of these
Step-by-step solution
Storing carbohydrates in the form of polysaccharides condenses the bulk to be stored, in a relatively easier form, and can be broken down by enzymes whenever energy is required.