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Published on: August 14, 2026
Amylopectin is composed of
A
-D-glucose with C 1 - C 4 and C 1 -C 6 linkage
B
-D-glucose with C 1 - C 4 and C 2 - C 6 linkage
C
-D-glucose with C 1 - C 4 and C 2 - C 6 linkage
D
-D-glucose with C1- C 4 and C1 - C 6 linkage
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Amylopectin is a homopolymer of 
D-glucose having C 1 - C 4 
-glycocidic linkage (for linear chain formation) and C 1 - C 6 linkage (for branch chain formation).
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