Which of the following is TRUE about amylopectin? - it is a linear polysaccharide composed of D-glucose - accounts for about 20% by weight of starch - accounts for about 80% by weight of cellulose - accounts for about 80% by weight of starch - it is a branched polysaccharide of galactose

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Which of the following is TRUE about amylopectin?
- it is a linear polysaccharide composed of D-glucose
- accounts for about 20% by weight of starch
accounts for about 80% by weight of cellulose
- accounts for about 80% by weight of starch
- it is a branched polysaccharide of galactose
Refer to the molecular formula for the following fatty acids:
A. CH3(CH2)10CO2H
B. CH3(CH2)12CO2H
C. CH3(CH2)14CO2H
D. CH3(CH2)16CO2H
Е. СН3(СH2)18СО2Н
Which of the following statement is TRUE?
- Fatty acid C could have the lowest melting point.
Fatty acid A could have the highest melting point.
- Fatty acid E could have the highest melting point.
- Fatty acid D could have the lowest melting point.
Refer to the structures of carboxylic acid and derivatives. If pure compound B reacts with pure
water, which of the following statements is TRUE?
H,N
CH3 H,C
CH, H,C"
CH3
CH
A.
B
D
E
The product of the reaction is compound A.
The product of the reaction is compound C.
The product of the reaction is compound D
The product of the reaction is compound E.
Atropine, ephedrine and reserpine are examples of
glycosides
aminosugars
fatty acids
alkaloids
uronic acids
Transcribed Image Text:Which of the following is TRUE about amylopectin? - it is a linear polysaccharide composed of D-glucose - accounts for about 20% by weight of starch accounts for about 80% by weight of cellulose - accounts for about 80% by weight of starch - it is a branched polysaccharide of galactose Refer to the molecular formula for the following fatty acids: A. CH3(CH2)10CO2H B. CH3(CH2)12CO2H C. CH3(CH2)14CO2H D. CH3(CH2)16CO2H Е. СН3(СH2)18СО2Н Which of the following statement is TRUE? - Fatty acid C could have the lowest melting point. Fatty acid A could have the highest melting point. - Fatty acid E could have the highest melting point. - Fatty acid D could have the lowest melting point. Refer to the structures of carboxylic acid and derivatives. If pure compound B reacts with pure water, which of the following statements is TRUE? H,N CH3 H,C CH, H,C" CH3 CH A. B D E The product of the reaction is compound A. The product of the reaction is compound C. The product of the reaction is compound D The product of the reaction is compound E. Atropine, ephedrine and reserpine are examples of glycosides aminosugars fatty acids alkaloids uronic acids
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