Chemistry-Carbohydrates
NEET Chemistry Carbohydrates MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Hard-Class 12
Consider a diagram showing a polysaccharide with a straight chain of β-D-glucose units linked through glycosidic bonds. Which polysaccharide is most likely represented by this structure?
A
Cellulose
B
Glycogen
C
Starch
D
Lactose
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Cellulose is a straight chain polysaccharide composed only of β-D-glucose units, joined by glycosidic linkage between C1 of one glucose unit and C4 of the next glucose unit. This matches the described structure.
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