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Polysacvharides by Ruchi Saxena is a document available to read on EtoBox.
The document provides an overview of various polysaccharides, including cellulose, starch, glycogen, chitin, and heteropolysaccharides, detailing their structures, properties, and functions. Cellulose serves as a structural polysaccharide in plants, starch acts as an energy source in humans, glycogen is a storage form in animals, and chitin provides structural support in arthropods and fungi. Heteropolysaccharides, such as glycosaminoglycans, play crucial roles in connective tissues and cellular structures.
- Author
- Ruchi Saxena
- Language
- EN