At branching of molecules of starch, which glycosidic bond occurs?
Correct answer: D. α-1,6
- A. γ-1,4
- B. β-1,6
- C. β-1,4
- D. α-1,6
Explanation
In the structure of starch, branching occurs via α-1,6 glycosidic bonds. Amylopectin, a component of starch, has a branched structure due to these α-1,6 linkages. The other options are incorrect because they refer to different types of glycosidic bonds that are not involved in the branching of starch. For example, β-1,4 bonds are typical of cellulose, and γ-1,4 bonds are not relevant to carbohydrates.
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