Asked by Jameka Dillipree on May 12, 2024
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Which carbohydrate is the most structurally complex?
A) polymer
B) monomer
C) phospholipid
D) polysaccharide
E) monosaccharide
Polysaccharide
A carbohydrate consisting of many monosaccharide subunits (e.g., starch, glycogen, and cellulose).
Structurally Complex
Having a composition or architecture that involves multiple, often interconnected or interdependent, parts or elements.
Polymer
A molecule built up from repeating subunits of the same general type (monomers); examples include proteins, nucleic acids, or polysaccharides.
- Differentiate among various forms of carbohydrates and understand their functions in storing energy and providing structural support.
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Catherine NazaireMay 14, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Polysaccharides are the most structurally complex carbohydrates because they consist of long chains of monosaccharide units linked together, forming complex structures.
Learning Objectives
- Differentiate among various forms of carbohydrates and understand their functions in storing energy and providing structural support.