Question

Inulin is a polymer of

• A. Glucose
• B. Fructose
• C. Galactose
• D. Raffinose

Hint:

Storage carbohydrates: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} &\text{Starch} &&\rightarrow \text{Glucose polymer} &\text{Cellulose} &&\rightarrow \text{Glucose polymer} &\text{Inulin} &&\rightarrow \text{Fructose polymer} \end{aligned} } \]

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Recall the composition of inulin. Inulin is a storage polysaccharide found in plants such as dahlia and chicory. It is composed mainly of repeating units of \[ \boxed{\text{fructose}.} \] Hence, inulin is a fructan.

Step 2: Choose the correct option. Therefore, \[ \boxed{(B)} \] is the correct answer.