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BIO 101 Last Min Prep Objective Question

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Which of the following groups are all polysaccharides? a. Glucose, fructose, sucrose b. Glycogen, cellulose, starch c. Maltose, lactose, fructose d. Glycogen, sucrose, maltose
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 long polymers of monosaccharides. Glycogen (animal energy storage), cellulose (plant cell wall), and starch (plant energy storage) are all polysaccharides. The other options contain monosaccharides and disaccharides.

Hint

These are all long chains of sugars used for structure or storage.

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