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A-LevelBiologyBiological molecules9700/12 · Feb/Mar 2021 · Q91 Mark

Which statements about glycosidic bonds are correct? 1 Condensation between glucose and fructose uses water and forms sucrose. 2 Glycogen contains α-1,4 glycosidic bonds and α-1,6 glycosidic bonds formed by condensation. 3 The hydrolysis of amylopectin uses water to break glycosidic bonds and release α-glucose. 4 Amylose contains β-1,6 glycosidic bonds formed by condensation.

A1, 2 and 3
B1, 3 and 4
C2 and 3 only
D2 and 4

✓ Correct answer

C: 2 and 3 only

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Biological molecules, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Feb/Mar 2021 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 9.

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