Question

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 α-linkage

(c) amylopectin have 1 → 4 α-linkage and 1→6 α-linkage

(d) amylose is made up of glucose and galactose

Answer 1

Correct option(a) amylopectin have 1 → 4 α-linkage and 1 →6 α-linkage

Explanation:

Amylose is a linear polymer of α-D-glucose held by C₁-C₄ Glycosidic linkage whereas amylopectin is branched chain polymer of α-D glucose units in which chain is held by C₁-C₄ glycosidic linkage while branching occurs by C₁-C₆ glycosidic Linkage.