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Which of the following statements best describes the difference between amylose and amylopectin?
Options
A Amylose is a branched polysaccharide while amylopectin is a chain polysaccharide.
B Amylose is a straight-chain polysaccharide while amylopectin is a branched polysaccharide.
Correct Answer
C Amylose contains α-1,6-glycosidic linkage which amylopectin does not contain.
D Amylose is composed of thousands of D-glucose units while amylopectin is composed of thousands of D-galactose units.
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Amylose is a linear (straight-chain) polysaccharide of glucose linked by α-1,4-glycosidic bonds. Amylopectin is a branched polysaccharide with α-1,4 linkages and α-1,6 branch points.

Hint

Which starch component is branched and which is linear?

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Practice Questions
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1586 of 1999
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