Identify the type of carbohydrate shown in this model.

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The model depicts a complex, branched structure which suggests it is a polysaccharide. It cannot be a monosaccharide or pentose because they are simple sugars and have a linear structure. It is also unlikely to be cellulose as it is a linear polysaccharide composed of glucose monomers arranged in a specific way for the structural needs of plant cell walls. It is also not a disaccharide as it has many sugar units in its structure.

Identify the Type of Carbohydrate Shown in This Model