Which of the following represents soluble polysaccharide found in dental plaque and is formed from the fructose moiety of sucrose?
Correct answer: D. Levan
- A. Hyaluronic acid
- B. Dextran
- C. Amlyopecting
- D. Levan
Explanation
Levan is a soluble fructan formed from the fructose portion of sucrose by plaque bacteria. Dextran is a glucan formed from the glucose portion, making it the common distractor.
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