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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Carbohydrates are organic compounds classified as monosaccharides, disaccharides and polysaccharides according to their structure and hydrolysis products. The topic covers glycosidic bonds, glucose and fructose, sucrose, lactose and maltose, starch, glycogen and cellulose, along with their roles in energy storage, structural support and food tests.
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