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In how many groups does polysaccharide classified? |
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Answer» Polysaccharides are classified into two group: (i) Homopolysaccharides or Homoglycans: These are formed by polymerisation of only one type of monosaccharide monomers. For e.g., starch, glycogen, cellulose is composed of a single type of monosaccharide called glucose, (ii) Heteropolysaccharide or Heteroglycans: These are produced by condensation of two or more types of monosaccharide derivatives. They include agar, peptidoglycan, arabino xylans etc. |
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