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  4. How many among the following are oligosaccharides ? i. Cellulose ii. Lactose iii. Sucrose iv.Raffinose v. Ribose vi. Galactose vii. Glycogen viii. Starch

Q. How many among the following are oligosaccharides ?
i. Cellulose
ii. Lactose
iii. Sucrose
iv.Raffinose
v. Ribose
vi. Galactose
vii. Glycogen
viii. Starch

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Answer: 3

Solution:

Carbohydrates that yield two to ten monosaccharide units, on hydrolysis, are called oligosaccharides. Lactose (disaccharide), sucrose (disaccharide) and raffinose (trisaccharide) are examples of oligosaccharides.