The following points highlight the two main divisions of mucosubstances. The divisions are: 1. Glycoprotein 2. Mucopolysaccharides. Mucosubstances: Division # 1. Glycoprotein: (i) They are protein-polysaccharide compounds occurring in the tissues, particularly in mucus secretions. (ii) They do not contain uronic acids although they contain acetyl hexosamines such as N-acetyl glucosamine and N-acetylgalactosamine. Hexoses such […]