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Which of the following is a polysaccharide?

1. Cellulose
2. Sucrose
3. Galactose
4. Maltose

Correct answer: Cellulose

Solution

Cellulose is a polysaccharide because it consists of many glucose units linked together into long chains. Sucrose and maltose are disaccharides, while galactose is a monosaccharide.

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