MDCAT Biology MCQ #843

Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates. How do their physical properties regarding taste and solubility contrast with those of simple monosaccharides?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #843

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates. How do their physical properties regarding taste and solubility contrast with those of simple monosaccharides?

    • A) They are sweeter
    • B) They are more soluble
    • C) They are smaller
    • D) They are tasteless and insoluble

    Answer: They are tasteless and insoluble

    Explanation: Monosaccharides are sweet and highly soluble, whereas polysaccharides like starch or cellulose are tasteless and generally insoluble in water.