Figure 2-4 An Overview of the Structures of Organic Compounds in the Body
Use Figure 2-4 to answer the following questions:
-Glucose-based starches are an example of the structure labeled #1. Identify the structure.
A) triglyceride
B) polysaccharide
C) glycerol
D) steroid
E) phospholipid

Question

Figure 2-4 An Overview of the Structures of Organic Compounds in the Body
Use Figure 2-4 to answer the following questions:
-Glucose-based starches are an example of the structure labeled #1. Identify the structure.
A) triglyceride 
B) polysaccharide 
C) glycerol 
D) steroid 
E) phospholipid

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of many glucose molecules, such as starches, glycogen, and cellulose. Glucose-based starches are a type of polysaccharide, which is labeled as #1 in Figure 2-4.

Figure 2-4 an Overview of the Structures of Organic Compounds