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Do grains contain water?
Grains generally do not contain water in high quantities, as they are dried during processing to prevent spoilage. However, grains like rice and quinoa do absorb water when cooked, which is why they expand in size and become softer.
What is a polysaccharide an example of?
glycogen, cellulose, starches, and chitinThere are several kinds of polysaccharides:Storage polysaccharides; for example, starch and glycogenStructural polysaccharides; for example, cellulose, chitin, and pectinAcidic polysaccharides that contain carboxyl, phosphate and/or sulfuric ester groupsBacterial capsular polysaccharides produced by pathogenic bacteria in the form of thick mucus
List two polysaccharides used to store energy?
Two polysaccharides used to store energy are glycogen, found in animals, and starch, found in plants. Glycogen is mainly stored in the liver and muscles in animals, whereas starch is stored in sources like potatoes, grains, and legumes in plants.
Why are no chloroplasts present in these pollen grains?
Pollen grains do not contain chloroplasts because they are not involved in photosynthesis. Instead, pollen grains contain other organelles such as mitochondria to provide energy for pollen germination and growth once it reaches the female reproductive organ of the plant. Chloroplasts are primarily found in the leaves of plants where photosynthesis occurs.
What macromolecules are in grains?
Grains consist of carbohydrates mainly. There can be others too
