Medium MCQ +4 / -1 PYQ · JEE Mains 2022

Given below are two statements. One is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R.

Assertion A: Amylose is insoluble in water.

Reason R: Amylose is a long linear molecule with more than 200 glucose units.

In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below.

  1. A Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct and $\mathbf{R}$ is the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$.
  2. B Both $\mathbf{A}$ and $\mathbf{R}$ are correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is NOT the correct explanation of $\mathbf{A}$.
  3. C $\mathbf{A}$ is correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is not correct
  4. D $\mathbf{A}$ is not correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is correct. Correct answer

Solution

<p>Let&#39;s analyze the given statements:</p> <p>Assertion A: &quot;Amylose is insoluble in water.&quot; This statement is incorrect. Amylose is actually soluble in water, although its solubility is lower compared to other carbohydrates like amylopectin.</p> <p>Reason R: &quot;Amylose is a long linear molecule with more than 200 glucose units.&quot; This statement is correct, as amylose is indeed a linear polysaccharide made up of glucose units.</p> <p>Given this information, the correct option is:</p> <p>Option D: $\mathbf{A}$ is not correct but $\mathbf{R}$ is correct.</p>

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Subject: Chemistry · Chapter: Biomolecules · Topic: Carbohydrates

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