Fundamentals of Organic ChemistryChemistryBiomolecules
Among the following, which one is a polysaccharide?
Options
- ACellulose
- BPolyethene
- CNylon
- DCellobiose
Correct answer
A. Cellulose
Step-by-step solution
Cellulose is a naturally occurring polysaccharide consisting of a linear chain of several hundred to many thousands of (1 4) linked D-glucose units. Polyethene is a synthetic addition polymer. Nylon is a synthetic polyamide polymer. Cellobiose is a disaccharide consisting of two glucose molecules linked by a (1 4) bond. Answer: Cellulose