Question

Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.
Assertion A : Amylose is insoluble in water.
Reason R : Amylose is a long linear molecule with more than 200 glucose units.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

• A. Both A and R are correct and R is the correct explanation of A
• B. Both A and R are correct but R is NOT the correct explanation of A
• C. A is correct but R is not correct
• D. A is not correct but R is correct

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

A is not correct but R is correct

Answer 2

Amylose is a linear polymer formed by combination of $α$-D glucose through 1, 4- glycosidic linkage. It is water soluble.

So, the correct option is (D): A is not correct but R is correct.