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| − | Polysaccharides are [[ | + | '''Polysaccharides''' (also called '''glycan''') are [[carbohydrate]]s that are made up of more than two [[monosaccharide]]s.<ref>Wile, Dr. Jay L. ''Exploring Creation With Biology''. Apologia |
| − | Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> | + | Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998</ref> They may have a molecular structure that is either branched or linear. Examples for polysaccharides are [[glycogen]], [[cellulose]], [[pectins]] or [[chitin]].<ref>[https://www.britannica.com/science/polysaccharide polysaccharide], britannica.com</ref> |
| + | Poly, meaning many, and saccharide comprise this word. | ||
| + | ==See also== | ||
| + | *[[Disaccharide]]s | ||
| + | *[[Monosaccharide]]s | ||
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| − | [[Category:Chemistry]] | + | [[Category:Organic Chemistry]] |
Latest revision as of 16:33, October 2, 2016
Polysaccharides (also called glycan) are carbohydrates that are made up of more than two monosaccharides.[1] They may have a molecular structure that is either branched or linear. Examples for polysaccharides are glycogen, cellulose, pectins or chitin.[2]
Poly, meaning many, and saccharide comprise this word.
See also
References
- â Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998
- â polysaccharide, britannica.com