Starch cellulose and glaycogen yield ___________ on complete hydrolysis?
Correct answer: D. Glucose
- A. Maltose
- B. Sucrose
- C. Fructose
- D. Glucose
Explanation
Starch, cellulose and glycogen are polysaccharides made from repeating glucose units, so complete hydrolysis releases glucose. Maltose may be produced during partial starch breakdown, but it is not the final product of complete hydrolysis.
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