The branching units in amylopectin, a polysaccharide, which enable this molecule to be water soluble are connected with __________________________ linkages.

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The branching units in amylopectin are connected with α-1,6-glycosidic linkages, which allow for the branches to point outwards from the main chain and form a more open structure, making the molecule water-soluble. Choice A and B refer to β-1,4-glycosidic linkages, which are found in cellulose, and choice D refers to β-1,6-glycosidic linkages, which are found in some forms of branched glycogen but not in amylopectin.

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