Question

Which one of the following carbohydrates is insoluble in water?

Options

• Cellulose

• Glucose

• Lactose

• Fructose

Answer 1

Cellulose

Explanation:

All polysaccharides are amorphous in nature, water-insoluble, and not sweet in taste e.g. cellulose, glycogen, starch, etc. Whereas monosaccharide (glucose, fructose, galactose) and disaccharides (sucrose, maltose, lactose) are sweet, water-soluble, and crystalline.