MCQ on Polysaccharides







Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates composed of multiple monosaccharide units linked together. Examples include starch, cellulose, and glycogen. They serve as energy storage (like glycogen) and structural components (like cellulose in plant cell walls) in living organisms. This is an MCQ on Polysaccharides Structure, Functions with Examples.

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1. 
What is the primary function of polysaccharides in living organisms?

2. 
Which of the following is an example of a common storage polysaccharide in plants?

3. 
In animals, where is glycogen primarily stored for short-term energy needs?

4. 
Cellulose is a structural polysaccharide found in plant cell walls. What type of linkage connects its glucose units?

5. 
Which structural polysaccharide is a key component of the exoskeleton of arthropods (e.g., insects) and the cell walls of fungi?

6. 
Which of the following is a common component of extracellular matrix and cartilage in animals, providing support and cushioning?

7. 
What is the primary structural difference between starch and cellulose, both of which are composed of glucose units?

8. 
Which of the following is an example of a branched storage polysaccharide found in animals?

9. 
Which type of linkage is found in the branching points of glycogen and amylopectin molecules?

10. 
Which of the following is a function of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs) in the body?

11. 
Heparin is a polysaccharide known for its anticoagulant properties. Where is heparin primarily found in the body?

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