Heteropolysaccharides in Archaebacteria
- Like Eubacteria, Archaea contain a cell wall made up of various polysaccharides and glycoconjugates. There is the absence of peptidoglycan in archaea, but they still form rigid cell boundaries that confer resistance to high internal osmotic pressure.
- They have D-type of amino acids instead of L-amino acids.
- In some archaeal species, the S-layer can be further supported by polysaccharides, by a second S-layer sheet, or by additional surface glycoproteins.
Polysaccharides
Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of multiple sugar (monosaccharide) units linked together. They are essential macromolecules in biology and serve various functions in living organisms. Polysaccharides play a crucial role in energy storage, structural support, and cellular recognition. Let us have a glance over the topic of polysaccharides.
Table of Content
- What is Polysaccharides?
- Characteristics of Polysaccharides
- Types of Polysaccharides
- Clinical Importance of Both Homoglycans and Heteroglycans
- Structure of Polysaccharides
- Functions of Polysaccharides
- Important Polysaccharides
- Heteropolysaccharides in Archaebacteria