NEET2023Zoology-Carbohydrates
NEET 2023 Zoology Carbohydrates MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 11
Cellulose does not form blue colour with Iodine because
A
It is a helical molecule.
B
It does not contain complex helices and hence cannot hold iodine molecules.
C
It breakes down when iodine reacts with it.
D
It is a disaccharide.
Correct Answer
Option B
Detailed Explanation
Cellulose is a linear polymer and does not form helices, so it cannot trap iodine molecules to form a blue complex.
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