JEE Main Chemistry question

A mixture of amylose and amylopectin is called

(A)Cellulose
(B)StarchCorrect
(C)Glycogen
(D)Sucrose

Answer: (B)

Solution

Starch is composed of two glucose polymers: amylose (a linear, water-soluble fraction with α-1,4 linkages) and amylopectin (a branched, water-insoluble fraction with additional α-1,6 linkages). Cellulose

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