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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 β(2→1) glycosidic bonds, while starch primarily consists of glucose units linked by α(1→4) and α(1→6) bonds.

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    6.

    Sucrose is formed by a dehydration reaction between glucose (C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6) and fructose (C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6). What is the molecular formula of sucrose?

    A

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

    B

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

    C

    C6H12O6C_6H_{12}O_6

    D

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

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