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1.	If _________ are treated with strong acid such as 20% sulfuric acid at high temperatures, they are first hydrolyzed to the component _________
A.	Polysaccharides, monosaccharides
B.	Monosaccharides, polysaccharides
C.	Fructose, cellulose
D.	Lignin, pulp
Answer» B. Monosaccharides, polysaccharides

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