Single Choice

Which of the following pairs are both polysaccharides?

ACellulose and glycogen
Correct Answer
BStarch and glucose
CCellulose and fructose
DRibose and sucrose

Solution

Cellulose is the polymer of $$\beta,$$D- glucose and glycogen of $$\alpha,$$D-glucose. The cellulose is the polysaccharide which is present in the cell wall of the plant cells. Glycogen is the polysaccharide which is the storage form of glucose in the animal cells. Glucose, fructose, and ribose are monosaccharides.
Thus, the correct answer is option A.


SIMILAR QUESTIONS

Cells - The Unit of Life

The polysaccharides made up of glucose monomers are

Cells - The Unit of Life

Study the given statements and select the correct answer. (i)Cellulose is a homopolymer of glucose. (ii)Inulin is a homopolymer of fructose. (iii)Starch gives blue colour and glycogen gives red colour with iodine solution. (iv)Cellulose gives no colour with iodine solution.

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Glycogen is a homopolymer made up of

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The number of ends in a glycogen molecule would be

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In which of the following form is the food stored in animal body?

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Which one of the following is polysaccharide?

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Starving person will first use

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Which of the following statement is true for cellulose?

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Amylose and amylopectin chains occur in

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