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Carbohydrates

Question 6 • PA Human Anatomy & Physiology A 2026-2027 SMITH IC

Which carbohydrate(s) are structural compounds?

Answer
A
monosaccharide and disaccharide
B
polysaccharide

Explanation

Polysaccharides are long chains of sugar units, and some serve structural roles in organisms. For example, cellulose supports plant cell walls, while chitin strengthens fungal cell walls and arthropod exoskeletons. Monosaccharides and disaccharides are smaller sugars and are not typically structural compounds.

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