Differentiate between homopolysaccharide and heteropolysaccharide?

1.	Differentiate between homopolysaccharide and heteropolysaccharide?
Answer» The main difference between homopolysaccharides and heteropolysaccharides is: Homopolysaccharide: They are the complex carbohydrates formed by the polymerisation of one type of monosaccharide units. e.g., Starch, glycogen and cellulose. Heteropolysaccharide: They are the complex carbohydrates formed polymerisation of more than one type of monosaccharide units. e.g., Chitin and agar.

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The main difference between homopolysaccharides and heteropolysaccharides is:

Homopolysaccharide:

They are the complex carbohydrates formed by the polymerisation of one type of monosaccharide units.
e.g., Starch, glycogen and cellulose.

Heteropolysaccharide:

They are the complex carbohydrates formed polymerisation of more than one type of monosaccharide units.
e.g., Chitin and agar.

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