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    1.

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cellulose?

    A

    Composed of glucose monomers

    B

    Provides energy for humans

    C

    Forms a structural component of plant cell walls

    D

    Contains beta-1,4 glycosidic linkages

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    4.

    A dehydration reaction links two glucose molecules to produce maltose. If the formula for glucose is C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6, then what is the formula for maltose?

    A

    C12H24O12C_{12}H_{24}O_{12}

    B

    C12H22O11C_{12}H_{22}O_{11}

    C

    C12H20O10C_{12}H_{20}O_{10}

    D

    C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6

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    5.

    Inulin, a storage polysaccharide found in some plants, differs from starch in several key aspects. Which of the following statements accurately describes a major difference between inulin and starch?

    A

    Inulin is a branched polymer, while starch is strictly linear.

    B

    Inulin is primarily found in animals, while starch is found in plants.

    C

    Inulin forms a helical structure, while starch forms a sheet-like structure.

    D

    Inulin is composed of fructose units linked by Ξ²(2β†’1) glycosidic bonds, while starch primarily consists of glucose units linked by Ξ±(1β†’4) and Ξ±(1β†’6) bonds.

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    8.

    Why doesn't cellulose react with iodine to produce a blue color?

    A

    It lacks the helical structure necessary for iodine complexation.

    B

    It contains fructose units instead of glucose.

    C

    It is a branched polymer and cannot interact with iodine.

    D

    It is insoluble in water, preventing the reaction with iodine.

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