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Which is not a homopolymer :-

A

Cellulose

B

Inulin

C

Starch

D

Hemicellulose

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To determine which of the given options is not a homopolymer, we need to understand what a homopolymer is. A homopolymer is a polymer that consists of only one type of monomer unit. Let's analyze each option step by step. **Step 1: Analyze Cellulose** - Cellulose is a polysaccharide made up of linear chains of glucose molecules. - Since it is composed solely of glucose, it is classified as a homopolymer. **Step 2: Analyze Inulin** - Inulin is a polymer made up of D-fructose units. - As it consists only of fructose, it is also classified as a homopolymer. **Step 3: Analyze Starch** - Starch is another polysaccharide that is made up of glucose molecules. - Since it is composed entirely of glucose, starch is also a homopolymer. **Step 4: Analyze Hemicellulose** - Hemicellulose is a heterogeneous polymer that is composed of various sugar monomers, including xylose, arabinose, mannose, and galactose. - Because it is made up of different types of monomers, hemicellulose is classified as a heteropolymer, not a homopolymer. **Conclusion:** The option that is not a homopolymer is **hemicellulose**. ---
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