Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made of linked monosaccharide units. They contain hydrogen, oxygen, and carbon with a 2:1 hydrogen-oxygen ratio. Polysaccharides are non-sweet, insoluble in water, and hydrophobic
Polysaccharides are large molecules made of more than twenty monosaccharides. They are divided into homopolysaccharides (one type of monosaccharide) and heteropolysaccharides (multiple types)
Polysaccharides are large molecules made of smaller monosaccharides. Monosaccharides are connected via glycosidic bonds. Polysaccharides can be linear or branched
Polysaccharides are carbohydrate polymers made of monosaccharide chains. Most polysaccharides contain six-carbon monosaccharides (C6H10O5)n. They can be linear (like cellulose) or branched (like gum arabic). Polysaccharides form glycosidic bonds through dehydration reactions
EPSs are natural polymers secreted by microorganisms into their environment. EPS constitutes 50-90% of biofilm's total organic matter. EPS provides structural support and protection for microbial communities. EPS consists mainly of polysaccharides and proteins, with minerals as essential components
Common polypore mushroom with unique color markings resembling turkey tail feathers. Cap measures up to 8x5x0.5-1 cm with flat surface and white to light brown pores. Flesh is 1-3 mm thick with leathery texture. Found in groups on logs and stumps of deciduous trees