Which of the following molecules is smallest? a. sucrose - This is a disaccharide which means that it is formed from TWO monosaccharides. Although this is a relatively small molecule, it is not the smallest in this group of choices. b. glucose - If this is your answer, you are right on target!!! Glucose is the only monosaccharide in this group of choices. c. glycogen - Sorry... Glycogen, the storage form of excess sugar molecules in some animal cells, is a polysaccharide composed of many glucose molecules. d. starch - Again, sorry! Starch, the storage form of sugar in plant cells, is a polysaccharide similar to glycogen. |
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