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Monosaccharides and Polysaccharides Worksheet
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Monosaccharides and Polysaccharides Worksheet
📚 Part 1: Basic Concepts
1. A monosaccharide is the simplest form of sugar. Which of these is an example of a monosaccharide?
Glucose
Starch
Cellulose
Bread
2. A polysaccharide is made up of many sugar molecules joined together. Which of these are examples of polysaccharides? (Check all that apply)
Starch (found in potatoes)
Cellulose (found in plant cell walls)
Fructose (fruit sugar)
Glycogen (stored in muscles)
3. Fill in the blanks:
Monosaccharides are _________ sugars that provide quick _________. Polysaccharides are _________ sugars that are used for energy _________ and structural support.
Word bank: simple, complex, energy, storage
4. Which type of carbohydrate would give you faster energy?
Monosaccharide (like glucose)
Polysaccharide (like starch)
🔗 Part 2: Matching Activity
5. Match each example to the correct type of carbohydrate by drawing a line:
Glucose (blood sugar)
Fructose (fruit sugar)
Starch (in rice and pasta)
Cellulose (in wood and paper)
Galactose (in milk)
Monosaccharide
Polysaccharide
Monosaccharide
Polysaccharide
Monosaccharide
✏️ Part 3: Short Answer Questions
6. Explain why your body can use glucose for energy faster than starch. Use the words "simple" and "complex" in your answer.
7. Name two places in your body where you might find polysaccharides and explain what they do there.
8. A banana contains both fructose and starch. Which one would give you energy faster when you eat it? Explain your reasoning.
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