Question

In order to use polysaccharides as an energy source, one must

assemble them into chains of 12 to 24 branches
add negative charges to make them water soluble
attach a water molecule to each branch
break them down to monosaccharides

Answer 1

break them down to monosaccharides

Step-by-step explanation:

The covalent bonds between Carbon and Hydrogen atoms in polysaccharides and their monomers contain high energy that is tapped by cells to make ATPs (the energy currency of cell) in cellular respiration. Carbohydrates, such as amylose, glycogen, and starch, therefore, need to be broken down to smaller units like glucose that can be utilized by cells metabolic pathways. Carbohydrates are easily hydrolysed to provide energy when the body requires it.