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Classify polysaccharides and describe the structure of storage and structural polysaccharides.

10 Feb 2026
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Word Count : 250
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates formed by the polymerization of many monosaccharide units through glycosidic bonds. They are classified into homopolysaccharides and heteropolysaccharides based on the type of monosaccharide present. Homopolysaccharides contain only one kind of monosaccharide, such as starch, glycogen, and cellulose, while heteropolysaccharides contain different kinds of monosaccharides, such as hyaluronic acid and peptidoglycan. Functionally, polysaccharides are also classified as storage polysaccharides and structural polysaccharides. Storage polysaccharides serve as energy reserves in living organisms. Starch is the main storage
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