Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Carbohydrates and lipids

Carbohydrates and lipids — practice question

Which row correctly names three polysaccharides?

  • A$\alpha$-glucose straight chain: amylose; $\alpha$-glucose branching chain: amylopectin; $\beta$-glucose straight chain: cellulose
  • B$\alpha$-glucose straight chain: amylose; $\alpha$-glucose branching chain: glycogen; $\beta$-glucose straight chain: amylopectin
  • C$\alpha$-glucose straight chain: glycogen; $\alpha$-glucose branching chain: amylose; $\beta$-glucose straight chain: amylopectin
  • D$\alpha$-glucose straight chain: glycogen; $\alpha$-glucose branching chain: amylose; $\beta$-glucose straight chain: cellulose

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