Based on the roots mono-, di-, and poly- and the suffix -saccharide, which of the following correctly interprets the term 'polysaccharide'?

• A. A sugar derivative that is chemically unrelated to monosaccharides but shares the -saccharide nomenclature for historical reasons.
• B. A single sugar unit that cannot be broken down any further by digestive enzymes and therefore is indigestible.
• C. A molecule made of many sugar units (many saccharide units linked together).
• D. A molecule made of two sugar units that tastes sweet in plant-based foods.

Answer: (C)