### Question:You discover a new polysaccharide that has no branching whatsoever. What do you predict is the role of this sugar?### Options:- ○ structural support- ○ catalysis- ○ energy storage- ○ genetic information storage### Explanation:In the context of polysaccharides, the lack of branching typically suggests a role in structural support. For example, cellulose, a linear polysaccharide, provides structural support in plant cell walls. On the other hand, branched polysaccharides like glycogen are often involved in energy storage. This question aims to test the understanding of the functions of different polysaccharide structures.

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You discover a new polysaccharide that has no branching whatsoever. What do you predict is the role of this sugar? structural support catalysis energy storage genetic information storage