Chemistry-Carbohydrates
NEET Chemistry Carbohydrates MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-fact-Hard-Class 12
Which type of carbohydrate is composed exclusively of b-D-glucose units linked by glycosidic bonds?
A
Cellulose
B
Glycogen
C
Fructose
D
Sucrose
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Cellulose is described as a straight chain polysaccharide made entirely of b-D-glucose units joined by glycosidic linkages, specifically between C1 of one glucose unit and C4 of the next.
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