Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is/are incorrect regarding amylopectin?

  1. It has a highly ramified structure that is formed of 2000 to 20000 glucose units.
  2. When energy is needed for cell work, the plant hydrolyses the amylopectin, releasing the glucose subunits.
  3. Branching takes place with α(1 → 4) linkages occurring after every 24 to 30 glucose units.

  1. Only 1

  2. Only 2

  3. Only 3

  4. Only 1 and 2

  5. Only 2 and 3
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C Correct answer
Explanation

This option is correct. Branching takes place with α(1→6) linkages occurring after every 24 to 30 glucose units, not α(1→4) linkage.

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