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The branch points in amylopectin and glycogen are formed by which glycosidic linkage?

Answer: C1-C6 (alpha-1,6).

  • A C1-C6 (alpha-1,6)
  • B C1-C4 (alpha-1,4)
  • C C1-C4 (beta-1,4)
  • D C1-C6 (beta-1,6)

Correct answer: A. C1-C6 (alpha-1,6)

Explanation: Amylopectin and glycogen have chains joined by alpha-1,4 links, with alpha-1,6 (C1-C6) links creating the branch points.

Peptide Bond Formation (Condensation)H₂N-CH(R₁)-C(=O)OHAmino acid 1+HNH-CH(R₂)-COOHAmino acid 2H₂N-CH(R₁)-CO-NH-CH(R₂)-COOHDipeptide+ H₂OThe -OH (from acid 1) and -H (from amine 2) combine to release water, forming the -CO-NH- peptide bond

Two amino acids join via a condensation reaction: the carboxyl -OH of one and an amine -H of the other are eliminated as water, leaving a peptide bond (-CO-NH-) linking them into a dipeptide; repeating this builds a full protein chain.

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The chemistry of life: carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, nucleic acids, enzymes, and vitamins. Understand their structures, classification, and biological functions. Highly relevant for NEET and Class 12 board exams.

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