MDCAT Biology MCQ #803

A student consumes a baked potato. The branched fraction of the starch that is insoluble in hot water is known as:

MDCAT Biology MCQ #803

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A student consumes a baked potato. The branched fraction of the starch that is insoluble in hot water is known as:

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

    Answer: Amylopectin

    Explanation: Amylopectin is the branched, insoluble component of starch. Amylose is the unbranched, soluble component of the same starch molecule.