Question

Through which carbons does amylopectin form a glycosidic linkage? a) The first and last carbon atoms of each glucose monomer

b) The carbonyl carbon of one glucose monomer and the hydroxyl group of another
c) Carbon atoms within the same glucose monomer
d) The first carbon of one glucose monomer and the fourth carbon of another

Answer 1

Amylopectin, a branched-chain polysaccharide, forms glycosidic linkages between the first and fourth carbon atoms of different glucose monomers.

Step-by-step explanation:

Amylopectin, a branched-chain polysaccharide, forms glycosidic linkages between the first and fourth carbon atoms of different glucose monomers, resulting in a helical structure. The branches in amylopectin are connected to the main chain by a 1,6-glycosidic linkage. This branching structure makes amylopectin more accessible to water for hydrogen bonding and easier to digest.