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carbohydrates
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organic compounds made of atoms (c1h2o1)
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The main purpose of carbohydrates to living things?
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Provides quick energy
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What is the monomer (building block) of larger more complex carbohydrates?
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polysaccharides
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polysaccharide
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(many sugar units) (complex carbs) very long chains of glucose monomers
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cellulose
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stregnthens plant cell walls; source of fiber.
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starch
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stored sugar source in plants like potatoes.
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glycogen
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energy reserve stored in animals' muscle and liver
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chiton
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major component of fungus cell walls; exoskeleton/ decomposable thread
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