Q85 / 180 · AIIMS 2012 · Chemistry

Which of the following is a homopolysaccharide?

A
Heparin
Correct answer
B
Inulin
C
Pectin
D
Hyaluronic acid

Solution

Homopolysaccharides or homoglycans are those complex carbohydrates which are formed by polymerization of only one type of monosaccharide monomers. For example, starch, glycogen, inulin, cellulose, chitin, etc. Agar, pectin, hyaluronic acid, heparin, etc., are heteropolysaccharides.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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