Is a Polysaccharide an Amino Acid? Clarifying a Common Biological Misconception
                                
                                
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                                In biological systems, all macromolecules play distinct roles, and confusing them is a common misconception. A polysaccharide is not an amino acid, as they belong to entirely different classes of biomolecules with unique building blocks and functions.