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- Question
Which of the following polysaccharides contains a modified monosaccharide?
Options- A. starch
- B. chitin
- C. glycogen
- D. cellulose
- Correct Answer
- chitin
ExplanationMany carbohydrates contain one or more modified monosaccharide units that have had one or more groups replaced or removed.
Chitin is one of many naturally occurring polymers. It is one of the most abundant natural materials in the world. Over time it is bio-degradable in the natural environment. Its breakdown may be catalyzed by enzymes called chitinases, secreted by microorganisms such as bacteria and fungi, and produced by some plants.
Chitin is composed of repeating units of N-acetylglucosamine, a nitrogen-containing form of glucose.
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Options- A. Literature
- B. Music
- C. Journalism
- D. Environment Discuss
- 2. The largest production of mica in Asia is from
Options- A. Indonesia
- B. Malaysia
- C. Myanmar
- D. India Discuss
- 3. Plants synthesis protein from
Options- A. starch
- B. sugar
- C. amino acids
- D. fatty acids Discuss
- 4. The year 1985 was declared as the International Year of
Options- A. Blind
- B. Youth
- C. Children
- D. GandhiWomen Discuss
- 5. The 'Char Minar' is in
Options- A. Ahmedabad
- B. Hyderabad
- C. Delhi
- D. Sikri Discuss
- 6. Detergents used for cleaning clothes and utensils contain?
Options- A. bicarbonates
- B. bismuthates
- C. sulphonates
- D. nitrates Discuss
- 7. What is the term to ask the computer to put information in order numerically or alphabetically?
Options- A. Crop
- B. Report
- C. Record
- D. Sort Discuss
- 8. Where is the National Institute of Virology situated?
Options- A. Pune
- B. Delhi
- C. Kolkata
- D. Madras Discuss
- 9. Jamini Roy was a famous?
Options- A. Producer
- B. Painter
- C. Dancer
- D. Actor Discuss
- 10. The 'Agha Khan Cup' is associated with which game?
Options- A. Badminton
- B. Hockey
- C. Football
- D. Cricket Discuss
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