Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? I. Left end of a polysaccharide is called non-reducing end, while right end is called reducing end. II. Starch and glycogen are branched molecules. III. Starch and glycogen are the reserve food materials of plants and animals, respectively. IV. Starch can hold iodine molecules in its helical secondary structure, but cellulose being non-helical, cannot hold iodine.

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Which of the following statements is/are incorrect? I. Left end of a polysaccharide is called non-reducing end, while right end is called reducing end. II. Starch and glycogen are branched molecules. III. Starch and glycogen are the reserve food materials of plants and animals, respectively. IV. Starch can hold iodine molecules in its helical secondary structure, but cellulose being non-helical, cannot hold iodine. (A) I and II (B) All statements are incorrect (C) Only IV (D) None of the above

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Correct answer is (d) None of the above