The cell wall is a structural layer
surrounding cells
Deoxyribose is a
component
of DNA
Glycogen is the storage form of glucose.
Glycogen is great when it comes to
storing energy because it is non-polar.
This means that it is insoluble so it will not
cause the cells to swell an burst. It is also
folded into a compact shape so you can fit many
glycogen molecules in the space.
Lactose is composed of
glucose and galactose.
The glucose from glycogen is
readily mobilized so it is used when
doing strenuous activity. Glycogen also
maintains the blood-glucose levels which is
important due to the fact that this is the only energy
used by the brain, except during prolonged starvation.
Dextran is a group made
up of glucose polymers
When glucose is consumed, it is a carbohydrate
but when digested, it turns into glucose
which is a simple sugar. Glucose can be easily absorbed
into the blood, therefore it is an instant energy source.
Sucrose is made up of glucose and fructose.
1 subunit of amylose is called
a glucose molecule