Q. Which of the following are classified as polysaccharides?
  1. Starch
  2. Cellulose
  3. Glucose
  4. Sucrose
Select the correct option from the codes given below:

Answer: Only 1 & 2
Notes: Starch and cellulose are polysaccharides, consisting of long chains of glucose units. Glucose is a monosaccharide, while sucrose is a disaccharide composed of glucose and fructose. Therefore, among the options given, only starch and cellulose are polysaccharides; glucose and sucrose are not.
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