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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