JEE Main 2022 · 30 Jul · Shift 2 · Chemistry Q49

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Given below are two statements:

Statement I: Glycogen is highly branched polysaccharide and commonly known as animal starch due to its similarity with amylopectin.

Statement II: Amylose is water insoluble and constitutes about 15-20% of starch.

In the light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below:

Both Statement I and Statement II are correct

Both Statement I and Statement II are incorrect

Statement I is correct but Statement II is incorrect

Statement I is incorrect but Statement II is correct

Answer and worked solution

Official answer: C

Glycogen is highly branched like amylopectin and called animal starch: I is true. Amylose is the water-soluble part (15-20% of starch), so II is wrong in calling it insoluble.

(C)

Topics:Carbohydrates

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JEE Main 2022 · 30 Jul · Shift 2, Chemistry question 49