Polysaccharides are complex biomacromolecules that are made up chains of monosaccharides. The bonds that form these chains are glycosidic bonds. Commonly found monomer units in polysaccharides are glucose, fructose, mannose and galactose which are simple sugars.
Types of Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides can be broadly classified into two classes:
- Homo-polysaccharides – are made up of one type of monosaccharide units. ex: cellulose, starch, glycogen.
- Hetero-polysaccharides
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