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More on the Amylose To Amylopectin Ratio

Amylose and amylopectin are polysaccharides found in varying ratios between different carbohydrate foods. Amylose is composed of straight chains of D-glucose molecules linked by α-(1-4) bond, whereas amylopectin has a branched structure that comprises of D-glucose linked by α-(1-4) and … Continue reading

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