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Inulin is a polymer of

A
Glucose
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Galactose
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Fructose
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Arabinose
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Solution

The correct option is C Fructose
Inulin is polymer of D-fructose in which monomer units are linked together by beta (1->2) glycosidic linkage. Inulin occurs naturally in tubers of some plants and is hydrolysed by inulinase, not be alpha amylase.
So, the correct answer is 'Fructose'

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