Q147 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (24 April Shift 2) · Chemistry

Name the polymer in which chains are formed by $\alpha$-1,4-glycosidic linkages between $\alpha$-glucose units and branches are formed by $\alpha$-1,6-glycosidic linkages.

  • A
    Amylose
  • Correct answer
    B
    Amylopectin
  • C
    Starch
  • D
    Cellulose

Solution

Amylopectin is a branched-chain polymer of $\alpha$-D-glucose units.

The linear chain is formed by $\alpha$-1,4-glycosidic linkages between the $\alpha$-D-glucose units.

The branching occurs through $\alpha$-1,6-glycosidic linkages.

Amylose is a linear polymer with only $\alpha$-1,4-glycosidic linkages.

Cellulose is a linear polymer of $\beta$-D-glucose units with $\beta$-1,4-glycosidic linkages.

Starch is a mixture of both amylose and amylopectin.

Answer: Amylopectin

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.

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