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Polysaccharide

life science Maturity 9-11

Many tiny bits join to make long chains.

amylose 3Dprojection.svg
amylose 3Dprojection.svg
These chains can be food. They can also be strong parts of a plant. They help living things grow. Some help us stay healthy. Can you find them in your food?
Structural polysaccharides.png
Structural polysaccharides.png

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File:amylose 3Dprojection.svg
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File:Structural polysaccharides.png
Structural polysaccharides.png
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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 12.9 | Vital Level 5