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True statement regarding  amylose and amylopectin is

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a
amylopectin has 1→ 4 α -linkage and 1→ 6 α-linkage
b
amylose has 1→4 α-linkage and 1→ 6 β-linkage
c
amylopectin has 1→ 4 α -linkage and 1→ 6 β-linkage
d
amylose is made up of glucose and galactose.

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Correct option is A

Amylose is a linear polymer of α D-glucose units held by C1-C4 glycosidic linkage ; Amylopectin is branched chain polymer of α D-glucose units in which chain is held by C1-C4 glycosidic linkage  Branching in amylopectin occurs by  C1-C6 glycosidic linkage between different strands;.
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