Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Carbohydrates and lipids

Carbohydrates and lipids — practice question

For polysaccharides to be fully digested, every glycosidic bond linking the monomers must be broken. Amylase breaks only $\alpha$-$1,4$ glycosidic bonds. Which row shows the extent to which amylase can completely digest cellulose, amylopectin or amylose molecules?

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