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Key Stage 3
Meaning
A complex carbohydrate is a large molecule made from simple sugars.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A polysaccharide is a large polymer molecule made from simple monomer sugars bonded together.
About Polysaccharides
- Polysaccharides are formed in a condensation polymerisation reaction between monosaccharides.
Some polysaccharides you should know are:
Starch
Starch Molecule
A starch molecule made of many smaller glucose molecules. |