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MHT CET · Chemistry · Biomolecules

Identify glycosidic linkages for formation of chain and branches respectively in amylopectin.

  1. A \(\beta-1,6\) and \(\alpha-1,6\)
  2. B \(\alpha-1,6\) and \(\beta-1,4\)
  3. C \(\beta-1,4\) and \(\alpha-1,6\)
  4. D \(\alpha-1,4\) and \(\alpha-1,6\)
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(D) \(\alpha-1,4\) and \(\alpha-1,6\)

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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.