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BIO 101 BIO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Which of the following groups are all polysaccharides?
Options
A Glucose, fructose, sucrose
B Glycogen, cellulose, starch
Correct Answer
C Maltose, lactose, fructose
D Glycogen, sucrose, maltose
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Polysaccharides are polymers made of many monosaccharides. Glycogen (animal energy storage), cellulose (plant cell wall), and starch (plant energy storage) are all polysaccharides. Glucose and fructose are monosaccharides; sucrose, maltose, and lactose are disaccharides.

Hint

Which options are all long chains of simple sugars?

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