How to determine a polysaccharide: Methods and analysis
                                
                                
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                                Polysaccharides, complex carbohydrate polymers like starch and cellulose, are ubiquitous in nature and play crucial roles in living organisms. To determine a polysaccharide in a sample, a variety of analytical techniques, from simple chemical reactions to advanced instrumental methods, are required to reveal its structural and compositional properties.