JEE Main Chemistry question

[K CET 2005] Water insoluble component of starch is

(A)AmylopectinCorrect
(B)Amylose
(C)Cellulose
(D)None of these

Answer: (A)

Solution

Amylopectin is a highly branched, high-molecular-weight glucose polymer that does not disperse well in water, while amylose is the linear fraction that is comparatively

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Question ID VK-150595