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Which of the following is incorrect about polysaccharides? I. These are amorphous solids. II. These are sparingly soluble in water. III. These are sugars

1. Only III
2. Il and II
3. I and III
4. All of the above

Correct answer: I and III

Solution

Polysaccharides are generally amorphous and only sparingly soluble in water, so statement I is correct and II is correct. They are not sugars; they are carbohydrate polymers made of many monosaccharide units, so III is incorrect.

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