Carbohydrates with a combination of mucus and related polysaccharides are called _____.

Mucopolysaccharides

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The correct option is A
Mucopolysaccharides

Carbohydrates with a combination of mucus and related polysaccharides are called MucoPolysaccharides; For eg : Mucilages - Galactose + Mannose + Uronic acid .

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Carbohydrates with a combination of mucus and related polysaccharides are called _____.

The correct option is A Mucopolysaccharides Carbohydrates with a combination of mucus and related polysaccharides are called MucoPolysaccharides; For eg : Mucilages - Galactose + Mannose + Uronic acid .

The correct option is A
Mucopolysaccharides

Carbohydrates with a combination of mucus and related polysaccharides are called MucoPolysaccharides; For eg : Mucilages - Galactose + Mannose + Uronic acid .