Multiple choice

The starch molecules that have the greatest thickening power are_________.

  1. amylopectins

  2. amylose

  3. branched polymers

  4. linear sugars

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Amylose is a linear molecule that packs tightly and provides significant thickening power when heated in water. Amylopectin is branched and generally provides less thickening power than amylose.