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Standard XII
Biology
Classification of Polysaccharides Based on Composition
Which of the ...
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Which of the following is a homopolysaccharide?

A
Heparin
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Pectin
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C
Cellulose
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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.

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