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The difference between amylose and amylopectin is

A

Amylopectin have 141 \rightarrow 4 α\alpha-linkage and 161 \rightarrow 6 β\beta-linkage

B

Amylose have 141 \rightarrow 4 α\alpha-linkage and 161 \rightarrow 6 β\beta-linkage

C

Amylopectin have 141 \rightarrow 4 α\alpha-linkage and 161 \rightarrow 6 α\alpha-linkage

D

Amylose is made up of glucose and galactose

Step-by-Step Solution

Amylose and Amylopectin are polymers of α\alpha-D-glucose. Amylose is linear with 141 \rightarrow 4 α\alpha-linkage, whereas Amylopectin is branched and has both 141 \rightarrow 4 and 161 \rightarrow 6 α\alpha-linkages.

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