A student is trying to dissolve a starch fraction in hot water. Which component will successfully dissolve due to its unbranched, helical structure?
Q1. A student is trying to dissolve a starch fraction in hot water. Which component will successfully dissolve due to its unbranched, helical structure?
Answer: Amylose
Explanation: Amylose is an unbranched polymer soluble in hot water. Amylopectin is tempting because it is also starch, but its branched nature makes it insoluble.