The polysaccharides agarose and carrageenan are isolated from red algae for commercial use. These polysaccharides are found in cell walls. What plant polysaccharide are they analogous to?

A. Elastin
B. Mannose
C. Amylose
D. Collagen
E. Cellulose


Answer: E

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