Maximum number of monosaccharide units present in oligosaccharides is:
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → 10
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
10.1.1 Classification of Carbohydrates – “(ii) Oligosaccharides: Carbohydrates that yield two to ten monosaccharide units, on hydrolysis, are called oligosaccharides.”