What are the properties of polysaccharides?

Polysaccharides are high molecular weight carbohydrates that resemble a long chain of interconnected monosaccharides linked by a glycosidic bond. This structure provides them with certain properties. They are colorless or yellowish, odorless. Solubility in water depends on the amount of monomers, does not dissolve in alcohol and non-polar solvents, does not have a pronounced sweet taste, and is capable of hydrolysis.



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