Tag: Heteropolysaccharide

Polysaccharides, also known as glycans, are carbohydrate polymers composed of numerous monosaccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds. However, unlike a simple compound with a single chemical name, there is no one universal chemical name for a polysaccharide due to the vast diversity in their structure and composition.

Polysaccharides, which can consist of hundreds or even thousands of simple sugar units, are the most abundant carbohydrate found in nature and are vital for life. Understanding their various classification systems is key to grasping their diverse functions, from providing energy to forming structural components in cells.