Chapter 20, Problem 20.63AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The similarities and differences between amylose and amylopectin have to be explained.

Concept introduction:

• The linkage between monosaccharides in a polysaccharide is referred to as a glycosidic linkage.
• Amylose is composed of glucose molecules linked by $\text{α-1,4 glycosidic linkages}$.
• Amylopectin is composed of glucose molecules linked by $\text{α-1,4 glycosidic linkages}$ as well it contains some side chains that attach to the main chain by $\text{α-1,6 glycosidic linkages}$ of glucose.