158Oral Pathology and MedicineMedium
The extra – cellular polysaccharide sythesized by cariogenic streptococci in the presence of excess sucrose are best described as________?
AMucopolysaccharide
BAmylopectin
CDextran-like glucan
DGlycogen – like glucan
Correct answer
C. Dextran-like glucan
Explanation
The correct answer is Dextran-like glucan.