Question
What are the advantages of storing carbohydrates in the form of polysaccharides?
Solution
The advantages of carbohydrates in the form of polysaccharide are
(1) Polysaccharides are less bulky than monosaccharides as these are formed by dehydration synthesis (removal of water).
(1) Polysaccharides are less bulky than monosaccharides as these are formed by dehydration synthesis (removal of water).
(2) These are easy to store; because they are insoluble in water, therefore, osmotically inactive.
(3) These can easily be broken down by enzymes for release of energy.
