Why are polysaccharides also called non-sugars?
AThey are not sweet in taste
BThey are not optically active
CThey cannot be hydrolysed
DThey lack hydroxyl groups
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. They are not sweet in taste
Polysaccharides such as starch and cellulose do not taste sweet, so they are grouped as non-sugars.
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