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Standard XII
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Polysaccharides
Agar agar is ...
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Agar agar is composed of

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Galactose
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Lactose
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Fructose
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Mannose
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Solution

The correct option is D Galactose

Agar is an unbranched polysaccharide of galactose sugar. It is used as gelling agent. It was obtained from the cell walls of some specific red algae like Gelidium and Gracilaria.

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