The Number of Structurally Different Polysaccharides That Can Be Made

question 100

Essay

The number of structurally different polysaccharides that can be made with 20 different monosaccharides is far greater than the number of different polypeptides that can be made with 20 different amino acids if both polymers contain an equal number (say 100) of total residues. Explain why.

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