Multiple choice

Identify the false statement.

  1. Polysaccharides contain many monosaccharide units, which may or may not be of the same kind.

  2. The repeating disaccharide unit in cellulose is cellobiose.

  3. The repeating disaccharide unit in amylose is lactose.

  4. Starch is a 1:4 mixture of amylose and amylopectin.
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The repeating disaccharide unit in amylose is maltose.

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