Question
Biology Question on General Science
Difference between amylose and amylopectin include which one of the following?
A
Amylose contains only glucose residues, while amylopectin contains both glucose and fructose.
B
Amylopectin is a branched molecule, while amylose is linear.
C
Amylose has both alpha (1-4) and alpha (1-6) glycosidic linkages, while amylopectin has only alpha (1-4) linkages.
D
Amylose has alpha (1-4) glycosidic linkages while amylopectin has beta (1-4) linkages.
Answer
Amylopectin is a branched molecule, while amylose is linear.
Explanation
Solution
The correct answer is(B): Amylopectin is a branched molecule, while amylose is linear.