Question

Select the correct statement(s) for polysaccharides.

• A. A polysaccharide is a branched or unbranched polymer of monosaccharides.
• B. Many polysaccharides are sweet and are micromolecules .
• C. Polysaccharides are insoluble in water and significant in storage and structural purposes.
• D. Polysaccharides are formed by glycosidic linkages of the monosaccharide units.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C), (D)

Polysaccharides are formed by glycosidic linkages of the monosaccharide units.

Polysaccharides or carbohydrates are the main source of energy. They are tasteless macromolecules. A polysaccharide is a branched or unbranched polymer of monosaccharides linked by glycosidic bonds. They are insoluble in water and used in storage and structural purposes.