Q. The difference between amylose and amylopectin is
A) Amylopectin have 1 → 4 $\alpha$-linkage and 1 → 6 $\beta$-linkage
B) Amylose have 1 → 4 $\alpha$-linkage and 1 → 6 $\beta$-linkage
C) Amylopectin have 1 → 4 $\alpha$-linkage and 1 → 6 $\alpha$-linkage
D) Amylose is made up of glucose and galactose
Explanation
[Solution] Amylose is a linear C1-C4 $\alpha$-glycosidic polymer; amylopectin also has C1-C6 $\alpha$-linked branches. Answer (3).
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