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The difference between amylose and amylopectin is (NEET 2018)
A.amylopectin have 1 → 4 -linkage and 1 → 6✓ Correct
B.amylose have 1 → 4 -linkage and 1 → 6
C.amylopectin have 1 → 4 -linkage and 1 → 6
D.amylose is made up of glucose and galactose.
Explanation
Amylose is a linear polymer of -D-glucose held by C1-C4 glycosidic linkage whereas amylopectin is branched chain polymer of -D-glucose units in which chain is held by C1-C4 glycosidic linkage while branching occurs by C1-C6 glycosidic linkage.
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