Characteristics of Polysaccharides
Characteristics of polysaccharides are given below:
- Polysaccharides consist of hydrogen, oxygen and carbon. The ratio of hydrogen to oxygen is 2:1.
- High molecular weight carbohydrates.
- They are non-sweet.
- Insoluble in water.
- Hydrophobic nature.
- No crystal formation on desiccation.
- Compact inside the cells and osmotically inactive.
Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of multiple sugar (monosaccharide) units linked together. They are essential macromolecules in biology and serve various functions in living organisms. Polysaccharides play a crucial role in energy storage, structural support, and cellular recognition. Let us have a glance over the topic of polysaccharides.
Table of Content
- What is Polysaccharides?
- Characteristics of Polysaccharides
- Types of Polysaccharides
- Clinical Importance of Both Homoglycans and Heteroglycans
- Structure of Polysaccharides
- Functions of Polysaccharides
- Important Polysaccharides
- Heteropolysaccharides in Archaebacteria