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a) Name the water insoluble component of...

a) Name the water insoluble component of starch. 

A

amylopectin

B

amylose

C

cellulose

D

none of the above

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Amylose is a linear polymer while amylopectin is a highly branched polymer. The number of D-glucose units in amylose range from 60-300. It is soluble in hot water. Amylopectin consists of D-glucose units from 300-600. It is insoluble in water
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