Which of the following are edible polysaccharides?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Starch, alginates, pectins and chitosans.
The edible polysaccharides among the given options are starch, alginates, pectins, and chitosans. These are complex carbohydrates that serve as food or food additives. Starch is a primary energy source found in cereals and tubers, pectins are used as gelling agents in jams, alginates are extracted from seaweed and act as stabilizers, and chitosans are derived from chitin and used in dietary supplements. Other options include non-edible or structural polysaccharides like cellulose, chitin, or proteins.