Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Carbohydrates and lipids

Carbohydrates and lipids — practice question

A student recorded the following claims about polysaccharides. 1. Amylose is produced by condensation reactions involving $\beta$-glucose monomers. 2. Branches in amylopectin molecules are formed between carbon atoms $1$ and $4$ on $\alpha$-glucose molecules. 3. In unbranched $\beta$-glucose chains, each monomer is rotated $180^{\circ}$ relative to the monomer next to it. Which statements are correct?

  • A1 and 2
  • B1 only
  • C2 and 3
  • D3 only

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