Which of the Following is an Example of a Polysaccharide

Question

Which of the following is an example of a polysaccharide?
A) sucrose
B) glucose
C) lactose
D) glycogen

Accepted Answer

Polysaccharides are large complex carbohydrates made up of many monosaccharides linked together. Glycogen is a polysaccharide formed by glucose molecules and is stored in the liver and muscles of animals as a source of energy. Choices A, B, and C are all disaccharides, which are made up of two monosaccharides bonded together.