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Question
______ have a lengthy chain of monosaccharides that are joined together.
Options
Monosaccharides
Disaccharides
Polysaccharides
None of these
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Solution
Polysaccharides have a lengthy chain of monosaccharides that are joined together.
Explanation:
Polysaccharides are a long chain of monosaccharides (simple sugars) bonded to form complex carbohydrates such as starch and glycogen.
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