MDCAT Biology MCQ #683

Dietary starch consists of two types of molecules. Which component is highly branched and insoluble in hot or cold water?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #683

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Dietary starch consists of two types of molecules. Which component is highly branched and insoluble in hot or cold water?

    • A) Amylose
    • B) Cellulose
    • C) Glycogen
    • D) Amylopectin

    Answer: Amylopectin

    Explanation: Amylopectin is the branched component of starch; amylose is tempting but it consists of unbranched chains that are soluble in hot water.