Asked in PMC Practice Test 10 (2021) 2021Moderate

Which of the following carbohydrates cannot be hydrolysed?

Correct answer: A. Monosaccharides

  • A. Monosaccharides
  • B. Oligosaccharides
  • C. Polysaccharides
  • D. Carbohydrates

Explanation

Option A: Monosaccharides are the simplest form of carbohydrates and cannot be further hydrolyzed into smaller units. Hydrolysis is a chemical reaction that involves the addition of water to break down a compound into its smaller components. In the case of monosaccharides, they are already in their simplest form, so there are no smaller units to be hydrolyzed into. Option B: Oligosaccharides: Carbohydrates composed of a few sugar units, can be hydrolyzed into individual monosaccharides. Option C: Polysaccharides: Complex carbohydrates made up of many sugar units, can be hydrolyzed into constituent monosaccharides. Option D: Carbohydrates: A broad category of organic compounds including monosaccharides, oligosaccharides, and polysaccharides, hydrolysis depends on specific structure.

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