Which of the following carbohydrates is NOT a polymer of glucose?
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Correct answer: Inulin (fructose)
Cellulose, glycogen, and amylopectin (a component of starch) are all glucose polymers. Inulin is a polymer of fructose, making it the only non-glucose polymer in this list.
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