MHT CET20242 May 2024Morning ShiftChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Identify glycosidic linkages for formation of chain and branches respectively in amylopectin.
Options
- A-1,6 and -1,6
- B-1,6 and -1,4
- C-1,4 and -1,6
- D-1,4 and -1,6
Correct answer
D. -1,4 and -1,6
Step-by-step solution
The C chain is the single, central chain that carries the only reducing group of the amylopectin molecule. The linear glucopyranosyl units are connected by α-(1→4) linkages, and the branch point is connected by α-(1→6) linkages.