Which of the following is incorrect about polysaccharides?
I. These are amorphous solids.
II. These are sparingly soluble in water.
III. These are sugars.

Only III

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II and III

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I and III

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Solution

The correct option is A Only III
Polysaccharides are amorphous, tasteless and insoluble in water.

They are non sugars.

Thus only statement III is incorrect.

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Which of the following is incorrect about polysaccharides?I. These are amorphous solids.II. These are sparingly soluble in water.III. These are sugars.

The correct option is A Only IIIPolysaccharides are amorphous, tasteless and insoluble in water. They are non sugars. Thus only statement III is incorrect.

Which of the following is incorrect about polysaccharides?
I. These are amorphous solids.
II. These are sparingly soluble in water.
III. These are sugars.

The correct option is A Only III
Polysaccharides are amorphous, tasteless and insoluble in water.

They are non sugars.

Thus only statement III is incorrect.