A hands-on biochemistry activity for senior biology / AP Biology students, finally! No prep.Step-by-step instructions & questions.Construct polysaccharides from α-glucose & β-glucose monomers.Concepts include: numbering carbons, functional group, dehydration synthesis / condensation reaction, α-1,4 / α-1,6 / β-1,4 glycosidic linkages, monomers, polymers, monosaccharides, disaccharides, polysaccharides, starch (amylose), glycogen, and cellulose.A comprehensive macromolecule building act