An example of a polysaccharides is?

Assessment: JAMB UTME - Chemistry - 1992 Subject: Chemistry

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An example of a polysaccharides is?
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Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates made up of multiple simple sugar units joined together by glycosidic bonds. Starch is an example of a polysaccharide. It is a carbohydrate consisting of a large number of glucose units joined by glycosidic bonds. It is commonly found in plants and serves as a storage form of energy. Therefore, the correct answer is option D, "starch."
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