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______ is lower MW mixed-sugar polysaccharides.

(a) Lignin

(b) Cellulose

(c) Hemicellulose

(d) Glucose

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My question is from Paper Basics topic in chapter Paper and Paper Based Packaging Materials of Food Packaging Technology

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The correct option is (c) Hemicellulose

Easy explanation: Hemicellulose is lower MW mixed-sugar polysaccharides, consisting of one or more of the following molecules: xylose, mannose, arabinose, galactose and uronic acids, with the composition differing from species to species.

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