Which is the correct statement regarding Amylopectin?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Amylopectin is insoluble in water.
Starch has two components: amylose, which is water soluble and unbranched, and amylopectin, which is insoluble in water and branched (C1–C4 chain with C1–C6 branches).
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) Amylopectin is soluble in water. — Incorrect. It is amylose, not amylopectin, that is soluble in water.
Option (3) It is a branched chain polymer of beta-D-glucose units. — Incorrect. Amylopectin is branched, but its units are α-D-glucose, not β-D-glucose. β-D-glucose units make up cellulose.
Option (4) It is a long unbranched chain polymer with 200-1000 glucose units. — Incorrect. This describes amylose.
NCERT (2026-27 edition):
Starch
