Most polysaccharides are composed of chains of condensed
Correct answer: B. Hexose units
- A. Cellulose units
- B. Hexose units
- C. Pentose units
- D. Sucrose units
Explanation
The correct answer is hexose units. Most polysaccharides are comprised of hexose units like glucose, which is a six-carbon sugar. These hexose sugars link together to form complex carbohydrates such as starch, cellulose, and glycogen. Option A is incorrect because cellulose is itself a polysaccharide and not a basic subunit. Option C is incorrect because pentose units are typically found in nucleic acids rather than polysaccharides. Option D is incorrect because sucrose is a disaccharide, composed of glucose and fructose, and is not a building block of polysaccharides.
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