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Which of these are polysaccharides of glucose ?

A

Starch

B

Cellulose

C

Sucrose

D

Lactose

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To determine which of the given options are polysaccharides of glucose, we need to analyze each option based on their structure and classification. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Polysaccharides**: - Polysaccharides are carbohydrates that consist of long chains of monosaccharide units. In this case, we are specifically looking for polysaccharides made up of glucose units. 2. **Analyzing Option A: Starch**: - Starch is a well-known polysaccharide composed of glucose units. - It consists of two components: amylose (20% - water-soluble) and amylopectin (80% - water-insoluble). - Amylose has 1-4 glycosidic linkages, while amylopectin has both 1-4 and 1-6 linkages, allowing for branching. - **Conclusion**: Starch is a polysaccharide of glucose. 3. **Analyzing Option B: Cellulose**: - Cellulose is another polysaccharide made entirely of glucose units, specifically in the form of beta-D-glucose. - It is the most abundant carbohydrate on Earth and provides structural support in plant cell walls. - **Conclusion**: Cellulose is also a polysaccharide of glucose. 4. **Analyzing Option C: Sucrose**: - Sucrose is a disaccharide formed by the condensation of glucose and fructose. - It does not consist of multiple glucose units and therefore does not qualify as a polysaccharide. - **Conclusion**: Sucrose is not a polysaccharide of glucose. 5. **Analyzing Option D: Lactose**: - Lactose is another disaccharide composed of glucose and galactose. - Similar to sucrose, it does not consist of multiple glucose units. - **Conclusion**: Lactose is not a polysaccharide of glucose. ### Final Answer: The correct options that are polysaccharides of glucose are: - **A. Starch** - **B. Cellulose**

To determine which of the given options are polysaccharides of glucose, we need to analyze each option based on their structure and classification. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Polysaccharides**: - Polysaccharides are carbohydrates that consist of long chains of monosaccharide units. In this case, we are specifically looking for polysaccharides made up of glucose units. 2. **Analyzing Option A: Starch**: ...
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