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JEE Main 2018Biomolecules Question with Solution

From: JEE Main 2018 (Online) 16th April Morning Slot

Question

Among the following, the incorrect statement is :

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Correct answer
BSucrose and amylose has 1, 2 - glycosidic linkage

Step-by-step explanation

(a) Both maltose and lactose have 1,4-glycosidic linkage.

(b) In sucrose, C1- of glucose is connected to C2- of fructose. In amylose, C1 of one glucose unit is attached to C4 of other glucose through -glycosidic linkage.

(c) Cellulose has 1,4--D-glycosidic linkage, but amylose has 1,4--D-glycosidic linkage.

(d) In lactose, C1- of galactose is linked to C4- of glucose.

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