A-LevelBiologyBiological molecules9700/12 · May/June 2012 · Q91 Mark

Which of the statements about polysaccharides can be used to describe both amylose and amylopectin? 1 contains 1,4 glycosidic bonds 2 contains 1,6 glycosidic bonds 3 polymer of α-glucose

A1 only

B1 and 3 only

C2 and 3 only

D1, 2 and 3

✓ Correct answer

B: 1 and 3 only

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Topic: Biological molecules, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, May/June 2012 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 9.

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