(iii) Polysaccharides: Carbohydrates which yield a large number of
monosaccharide units on hydrolysis are called polysaccharides Some common examples are starch, cellulose, glycogen, gums,
etc Polysaccharides are not sweet in taste, hence they are also
called non-sugars The carbohydrates may also be classified as either reducing or non-
reducing sugars