Question

Why polysaccharides are non sugar

Answer 1

Answer:

Polysaccharides are non-reducing sugar molecules.

They are the important sources of energy for all living organisms including plants, animals and microbes.

They form of condensation of greater than 6 molecules of monosaccharides.

Sugar molecules include glucose, fructose, and galactose.

Sugars can be classified into monosaccharides (simple sugars) , disaccharides (double sugars) and polysaccharides (complex sugars).

Polysaccharides are the complex form of carbohydrates in which monosaccharides linked by glycoside bonds.

These are the important structural components. It includes starch, cellulose and chitin.