Question:

Which of the following is a water insoluble carbohydrate?}

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Simple sugars are usually water soluble, while large polysaccharides are often insoluble or only sparingly soluble.
Updated On: Apr 24, 2026
  • Sucrose
  • Maltose
  • Amylose
  • Amylopectin
  • Lactose
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The Correct Option is D

Solution and Explanation

Among the given carbohydrates:
  • sucrose, maltose, and lactose are soluble sugars,
  • amylose is a component of starch,
  • amylopectin is a branched polysaccharide and is insoluble in water.

Hence, the correct answer is: \[ \boxed{(D)\ \text{Amylopectin}} \]
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