NEET Chemistry Carbohydrates MCQ Question
Which of the following combinations about carbohydrates is correct?
Monosaccharides are the simplest carbohydrates and cannot be hydrolyzed further; glycogen is stored in plant cells.
Oligosaccharides consist of two to ten monosaccharides; cellulose is a polysaccharide composed of b-D-glucose units.
Glycogen is highly branched and stored in animal tissues; cellulose is found in animal cells.
Disaccharides yield more than two monosaccharide units upon hydrolysis; all carbohydrates are water-soluble.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
Oligosaccharides do consist of two to ten monosaccharides, and cellulose is indeed a polysaccharide composed of b-D-glucose units as stated in the NCERT context. The other options contain inaccuracies regarding the characteristics of glycogen, cellulose, and disaccharides.
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