Question

Which among the following is incorrect about polysaccharides?

• (A) Cellulose can’t be digested by mammals unless they contain microbes that digest cellulose in their gut
• (B) Polysaccharides mainly act as the food storage or structural materials
• (C) Starch comprises of two forms, namely, amylose (water insoluble) and amylopectin (water soluble)
• (D) Amylopectin has α-1, 4-linkage and 1, 6-glycosidic linkage

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Explanation:
Cellulose can’t be digested by mammals unless they contain microbes that digest cellulose in their gut. Polysaccharides mainly act as the food storage or structural materials. Starch comprises of two forms, namely, amylose (water soluble) and amylopectin (water insoluble). Amylopectin has α-1, 4 and 1, 6-glycosidic linkage.Hence, the correct option is (C).