A plant starch fraction is found to be soluble in hot water and consists of unbranched chains of glucose. Identify this specific component.
Q1. A plant starch fraction is found to be soluble in hot water and consists of unbranched chains of glucose. Identify this specific component.
Answer: Amylose
Explanation: Amylose is a straight-chain polymer of glucose with alpha-1,4-linkages. Amylopectin is the branched form, which often confuses students regarding solubility and structure.