Asked by Rusul Hamad on Jul 08, 2024
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complex carbohydrates
A) disaccharide
B) oligosaccharide
C) polysaccharide
D) glucose
Complex Carbohydrates
Carbohydrates composed of sugar molecules linked together in long, complex chains, playing crucial roles in energy storage and structure.
Polysaccharide
A carbohydrate molecule composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bound together by glycosidic linkages.
- Perceive the arrangement and biological utility of predominant biological molecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
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Chrryssle Marie EstorbaJul 10, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Complex carbohydrates refer to polysaccharides, which are made up of long chains of monosaccharides (such as glucose) bonded together. Disaccharides (choice A) are made up of two monosaccharides, while oligosaccharides (choice B) are made up of a few monosaccharides.
Learning Objectives
- Perceive the arrangement and biological utility of predominant biological molecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.