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Published on: August 13, 2026
Amylopectin is composed is :
A
- D-glucose, 
and 
linkages
B
- D-glucose, 
and 
linkages
C
- D-glucose, 
and 
linkages
D
- D-glucose, 
and 
linkages
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Starch is a polymer of 
- D-glucose. It has two components.
(i)Amylose which has only 
-1, 4-glycosidic linkage and is a linear polymer.
(ii)Amylopectin which has 
-1, 6-glycosidic linkage in addition to 
-1, 4glycosidic linkage and is a cross-linked polymer.
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