Asked in PMC Practice Test 30 (2021) 2021Moderate

Which of the following is the most complex sugar?

Correct answer: C. Polysaccharides

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

Explanation

Polysaccharides are major classes of biomolecules. They are long chains of carbohydrate molecules, composed of several smaller monosaccharides. These complex bio-macromolecules functions as an important source of energy in animal cell and form a structural component of a plant cell. Oligosaccharides are carbohydrates with 3 to 10 subunits. They are simpler than polysaccharides but more complex than mono (1 unit) and disacccharides(2 units).

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