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The primary difference between a homopolysaccharide and a heteropolysaccharide lies in the

A. Type of glycosidic bond linking the monomer units
B. Identity of the monosaccharide monomer units that make up the polymer
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C. Degree of branching within the polymer chain
D. Molecular weight and solubility of the final polymer

📝 Explanation

A homopolysaccharide is composed of a single type of monosaccharide monomer (e.g., starch, cellulose, glycogen are all made of glucose). A heteropolysaccharide contains two or more different types of monosaccharide units (e.g., peptidoglycan, agar, hyaluronic acid).

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  • Type of glycosidic bond linking the monomer units
  • Identity of the monosaccharide monomer units that make up the polymer
  • Degree of branching within the polymer chain
  • Molecular weight and solubility of the final polymer

A homopolysaccharide is composed of a single type of monosaccharide monomer (e.g., starch, cellulose, glycogen are all made of glucose). A heteropolysaccharide contains two or more different types of monosaccharide units (e.g., peptidoglycan, agar, hyaluronic acid).

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