Asked by Milena Padilla on Jul 04, 2024
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short chain of three or more bonded monosaccharides
A) disaccharide
B) oligosaccharide
C) polysaccharide
D) glucose
Oligosaccharide
A carbohydrate consisting of a small number of monosaccharides linked together, important in recognition processes in cells.
Monosaccharides
Simple sugars consisting of a single sugar molecule and serving as the basic building blocks of carbohydrates.
- Comprehend the categorization and biological functions of key biological molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.
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Solange NzamureraJul 04, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Oligosaccharides are short chains of three or more monosaccharides (simple sugars) bonded together, fitting the description provided.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the categorization and biological functions of key biological molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.