Question

Arrange the following carbohydrate molecules in the increasing molecular weights :
(A) Starch
(B) Sucrose
(C) Glucose
(D) Amylopectin
Choose the correct answer from the options given below :

• A. (C), (B), (A), (D)
• B. (B), (A), (C), (D)
• C. (B), (A), (D), (C)
• D. (A), (D), (C), (B)

Hint:

To arrange carbohydrates by molecular weight, classify them by type:
Monosaccharide ($1\text{ unit}$) $<$ Disaccharide ($2\text{ units}$) $<$ Mixed Polysaccharide (Starch) $<$ Giant Branched Polysaccharide (Amylopectin).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A