JAMB Chemistry 1992 Question 50

Question 50

Carbohydrates, Proteins and Amines

An example of a polysaccharide is

  1. A.dextrose
  2. B.mannose
  3. C.glucose
  4. D.starch
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Answer: D (starch)

Explanation

Starch is a polymer of many glucose units, i.e. a polysaccharide. Dextrose (glucose) and mannose are monosaccharides.