Pathology The extra – cellular polysaccharide synthesized by cariogenic streptococci in the presence of excess sucrose are best described as A Mucopolysaccharide B Dextran-like glucan C Glycogen-like glucan D Amylopectin 💡 Explanation The extra - cellular polysaccharide synthesized by cariogenic streptococci in the presence of excess sucrose are best described as ✓ Correct Answer: B. Dextran-like glucan