What information should the nurse include in a review about polysaccharides being presented to young adults?
A) This form of carbohydrate is usually insoluble in water
B) Polysaccharides are classified as simple carbohydrate or simple sugars
C) Glucose, fructose, and galactose are examples of polysaccharides
D) Their molecules are arranged in such a way that enhances their sweetness

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bound together. Unlike simple sugars, they are generally insoluble in water, making option A correct. Options B, C, and D describe characteristics of simple sugars or monosaccharides, not polysaccharides.

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