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Classification of Polysaccharides Based on Composition

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Pentoses and hexoses are the most common

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disaccharides

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monosaccharides

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C

oligosaccharides

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D

polysaccharides

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Solution

The correct option is B monosaccharides
Monosaccharides are the class of sugars that cannot be hydrolysed to give a simpler sugar. Pentoses and hexoses are the most common monosaccharides. Fructose, glucose, and galactose are all hexoses.

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