The difference between amylose and amylopectin is

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🧠 The Starch Breakdown
Starch isn't one thing; it's a duo: Amylose (the straight wire) and Amylopectin (the branched tree). Both are made of -D-Glucose.

🗺️ The Linking Logic
1. Amylose: A linear, unbranched polymer where glucose units are linked by  glycosidic bonds.
2. Amylopectin: A branched polymer. It has the same  main chain as amylose but adds  branches every 20-30 units.
3. Checking the Options:
   - Option (a) correctly states Amylopectin has both  and  alpha linkages.
   - Other opti

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