Classification of Polysaccharides Based on Composition
Which of the ...
Question
Which of the following is a homopolysaccharide?
A
Heparin
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B
Pectin
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C
Cellulose
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D
Hyaluronic acid
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Solution
The correct option is C Cellulose Homopolysaccharides are polysaccharides made up of the same kind of monosaccharides.
Cellulose is made of several beta linked glucose sub units. It is present in the cell wall of many plants.