BASIC DOSSIER

Polysaccharides

4 · Example for Heteropolysaccharides

3 · Example for Homopolysaccharides

2 · Classification of polysaccharides

1 · Definition of Polysaccharides

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Long-chain carbohydrates, composed of monosaccharide units linked together by glycosidic bondsAlso known as glycansAbundant in nature and serve important roles in energy storage, structural support, and cell recognition.

Defination of Polysaccharides

Heteropolysaccharides

Composed of two or more different types of monosaccharides Examples: heparin, agar, hyaluronic acid

Composed of a single type of monosaccharide Examples: starch, glycogen, cellulose

Homopolysaccharides

Classification of polysaccharides

Starch

The primary carbohydrate storage molecule in plantsFound in seeds, roots, and tubers

Example for Homopolysaccharides

Glycogen

Example for Heteropolysaccharides

The primary carbohydrate storage molecule in animals and fungi, Found in the liver and muscles Similar to starch in structure, but more highly branched

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