Approximately how many glucose molecules would be present in an amylose polymer with 15 turns of the helix?
A) 60
B) 75
C) 90
D) 105

Name: Approximately how many glucose molecules would be present in an amylose polymer with 15 turns of the helix? A) 60 B) 75 C) 90 D) 105
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The average number of glucose units per turn of the helix in amylose is around 6. Therefore, for 15 turns, the total number of glucose units (or molecules) would be:
6 x 15 = 90 glucose molecules. 
Therefore, the best choice is C.

Approximately How Many Glucose Molecules Would Be Present in an Amylose