Identify two specific polysaccharides and describe where they are found and what their biological role is.
Ans: Two specific polysaccharides are: Starch and Cellulose. Starch is found in plant cells, and is part of a the largerbiological molecule known as Carbohydrates. A starch is amajor component of a humans/animals diet and provideenergy.
Cellulose is found also in plants and is an organic compoundwhich supports the structural integrity of plants. The cellulosein plants provide a dietary fiber, "your grandma might call it"roughage"
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