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Question

Which is the correct statement among the following?

A

Starch is a polymer of α\alpha-glucose

B

Amylose is a component of cellulose

C

Proteins are composed of only one type of amino acid

D

In the cyclic structure of fructose, there are four carbons and one oxygen atom

Step-by-Step Solution

Let us evaluate all the statements:

  • Starch is a polymer of α\alpha-glucose: This is a correct statement. Starch is a storage polysaccharide in plants and is a polymer composed of α\alpha-D-glucose units. It consists of two components: amylose (a linear polymer) and amylopectin (a branched polymer).
  • Amylose is a component of cellulose: This is an incorrect statement. Amylose is a component of starch, not cellulose. Cellulose is a linear polymer of β\beta-D-glucose.
  • Proteins are composed of only one type of amino acid: This is an incorrect statement. Proteins are heteropolymers made up of 20 different types of α\alpha-amino acids, not homopolymers of a single amino acid.
  • In the cyclic structure of fructose, there are four carbons and one oxygen atom: This statement is incorrect as phrased. While the furanose ring of fructose contains four carbon atoms and one oxygen atom, the entire fructose molecule still has six carbon atoms (C6H12O6\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6).

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This question aligns with the NEET CHEMISTRY syllabus, specifically targeting concepts from Biomolecules. Mastering this topic is crucial for scoring well in the upcoming medical entrance examinations. Solving conceptually related problems will help you understand the nuances of these concepts and improve your problem-solving speed.

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