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Sourav PanAugust 20, 2024

What are polysaccharides? How are they formed?

What are polysaccharides? How are they formed?

Sourav Pan
Sourav PanAugust 20, 2024

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Polysaccharides: Long chains of monosaccharide units joined by glycosidic bonds. They are formed through condensation reactions where monosaccharides link together, releasing water molecules. Examples include starch, cellulose, and glycogen.

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