Polysaccharides ____.
A) are composed of three linked monosaccharides
B) contain only straight monomer chains
C) are always made of glucose molecules
D) may be insoluble and difficult to break down
E) are formed by cleavage reactions

Question

Polysaccharides ____.  
A) are composed of three linked monosaccharides
B) contain only straight monomer chains
C) are always made of glucose molecules
D) may be insoluble and difficult to break down
E) are formed by cleavage reactions

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Polysaccharides may contain branched or coiled monomer chains and are not always made of glucose molecules. Some polysaccharides, such as cellulose and chitin, are insoluble and difficult to break down.