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Assertion : Polysaccharides are called non-sugars.
Reason : Carbohydrates which yield a large number of monosaccharide units on hydrolysis are called polysaccharides.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If both assertion and reason are false.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "Polysaccharides are called non-sugars." This implies that polysaccharides do not exhibit the sweet taste typically associated with sugars. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: The reason provided is that "Carbohydrates which yield a large number of monosaccharide units on hydrolysis are called polysaccharides." This is a definition of polysaccharides, indicating that they are complex carbohydrates that can be broken down into simpler sugars (monosaccharides) upon hydrolysis. 3. **Classification of Carbohydrates**: Carbohydrates are classified into three main categories: - Monosaccharides (simple sugars like glucose) - Disaccharides (two monosaccharides linked together, like sucrose) - Polysaccharides (long chains of monosaccharides, like starch and glycogen) 4. **Hydrolysis of Polysaccharides**: When polysaccharides undergo hydrolysis, they break down into multiple monosaccharide units. For example, starch (a polysaccharide) can be hydrolyzed to yield glucose molecules. 5. **Taste and Nature of Polysaccharides**: While polysaccharides are carbohydrates, they are not sweet in taste. This is why they are referred to as "non-sugars." For instance, starch does not taste sweet even though it is a carbohydrate. 6. **Evaluating the Connection**: Both the assertion and reason are true statements. However, the reason does not directly explain why polysaccharides are considered non-sugars. The assertion is based on the taste and nature of polysaccharides, while the reason describes their chemical structure and behavior upon hydrolysis. 7. **Conclusion**: The assertion is true, and the reason is also true, but the reason does not serve as a correct explanation for the assertion. Therefore, the correct answer is that both the assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation for the assertion.

**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: The assertion states that "Polysaccharides are called non-sugars." This implies that polysaccharides do not exhibit the sweet taste typically associated with sugars. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: The reason provided is that "Carbohydrates which yield a large number of monosaccharide units on hydrolysis are called polysaccharides." This is a definition of polysaccharides, indicating that they are complex carbohydrates that can be broken down into simpler sugars (monosaccharides) upon hydrolysis. 3. **Classification of Carbohydrates**: Carbohydrates are classified into three main categories: - Monosaccharides (simple sugars like glucose) ...
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    glycoside linkage
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    nucleoside linkage
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