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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 10 Objective Question

Question

Which of these listed below is the most complex class of carbohydrates?
Options
A Disaccharides
B Monosaccharide
C Oligosaccharides
D Polysaccharides
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of many monosaccharide units linked together. They are the most complex compared to monosaccharides (single sugar units), disaccharides (two sugar units), and oligosaccharides (a few sugar units).

Hint

Think about the prefix 'poly-' in chemistry.

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