NEET2018Chemistry-Carbohydrates

NEET 2018 Chemistry Polysaccharides MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

The difference between amylose and amylopectin is

A

Amylopectin have 1 → 4 α−linkage and 1 → 6 α−linkage

B

Amylose have 1 → 4 α−linkage and 1 → 6 β−linkage

C

Amylopectin have 1 → 4 α−linkage and 1 → 6 β−linkage

D

Amylose is made up of glucose and galactose

Correct Answer

Option C

Detailed Explanation

Amylopectin is a branched polymer with 1 → 4 α−linkages and 1 → 6 α−linkages, while amylose is unbranched with only 1 → 4 α−linkages.

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