The Branching Units in Amylopectin, a Polysaccharide, Which Enable This

question 26

Multiple Choice

The branching units in amylopectin, a polysaccharide, which enable this molecule to be water soluble are connected with __________________________ linkages.

• A) "  -1,4'-glycosidic"
• B) "  -1,4'-glycosidic"
• C) "  -1,6'-glycosidic"
• D) "  -1,6'-glycosidic"

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Definitions:

Selectively Permeable Membrane

A type of biological or synthetic membrane that aids in the selective transfer of substances in and out of cells.

Water

A colorless, transparent, odorless, liquid that forms the seas, lakes, rivers, and rain and is the basis of the fluids of living organisms.

Cytoskeleton

A network of fibers within a cell that provides structural support, cell shape, and enables cell movement.

Vesicle Formation

The process of creating small, membrane-bound sacs within a cell, used for transporting substances within a cell.