Quantitative Analysis of Polysaccharides: Methods, Recent Advancements, and Applications Introduction to Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides are large, complex carbohydrates that consist of long chains of monosaccharide units connected by glycosidic linkages. These macromolecules are fundamental in various biological processes and are found widely across the plant, animal, and microbial kingdoms. In plants, polysaccharides like cellulose and starch function as structural components and...