Polysaccharide May 2026

Composed of two or more different monomer units (e.g., hyaluronic acid, pectin, agar).

Composed of a single type of sugar monomer (e.g., starch, glycogen, cellulose). polysaccharide

Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made of long chains of monosaccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds. They are the most abundant natural biopolymers and serve essential roles in energy storage, structural support, and cellular communication. Composed of two or more different monomer units (e