How Does Amylose Differ from Amylopectin

question 15

Multiple Choice

How does amylose differ from amylopectin?

• A)Amylose is a starch in which the glucose units are liked in chains that coil but do not branch.
• B)Amylopectin is a starch in which the glucose units are liked in chains that both coil and branch.
• C)Both A and B are true.
• D)Amylopectin is a starch produced by plants. However, although amylose is a starch, it is not produced by plants.

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