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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:
Which of the following is known as non-sugars?
Options:
Monosaccharides
Polysaccharides
Oligosaccharides
None of these
Correct Answer:
Polysaccharides
Explanation:
Carbohydrates which yield a large number of monosaccharide units on hydrolysis are called polysaccharides. Some common examples are starch, cellulose, glycogen, gums, etc. Polysaccharides are not sweet in taste, hence they are also called non-sugars.