Question

The process of linking monosaccharides to become polysaccharides is called__________, while breaking down polysaccharides, like glycogen, occurs during a process called__________.

Answer 1

The process of linking monosaccharides to form polysaccharides is called anabolism while the breaking down of polysacchirides such as glycogen occurs during a process called catabolism.

Anabolism is the synthesis  of complex molecules from smaller molecules in a series of reactions usually requiring energy. The anabolic process uses monomers to build polymers.

Catabolism is the breakdown of complex molecules to simpler molecules often with release of energy. The catabolic process  breaks down polymers to monomers.

Glycogen, starch and cellulose are polysaccharides. During catabolism they are broken down into monomers such as glucose,  ribose and fructose.

Answer 2

CORRECT Answer: The process of linking monosaccharides to become polysaccharides is called Dehydration Synthesis, while breaking down polysaccharides, like glycogen, occurs during a process called Hydrolysis.

Dehydration Synthesis is reaction that removes water to join monomers to form a polymer. Hydrolysis is the process of adding water to break apart polymers into smaller sub-units.

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