Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Carbohydrates and lipids

Carbohydrates and lipids — practice question

One naturally occurring polysaccharide is made up of a straight, unbranched chain of acetylglucosamine molecules joined by $\beta$-$1,4$ glycosidic bonds. The $-$CH$_2$OH groups alternate from one side of the polysaccharide chain to the other. Many hydrogen bonds are formed between these straight chains. Which polysaccharide has a structure similar to the one described?

  • Aamylose
  • Bamylopectin
  • Ccellulose
  • Dglycogen

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