How many monosaccharide molecules do oligosaccharides yield upon hydrolysis?
Correct answer: D. All of these
- A. 2
- B. 5
- C. 10
- D. All of these
Explanation
'Oligosaccharides' are carbohydrates that contain carbon atoms ranging from 'two to ten' monosaccharides and hence, upon hydrolysis can give any number of monosaccharides from 2 to 10.
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