From the following, the correct statements about polysaccharides are:
$(I)$ Starch is a polymer of $\alpha-D(+)$-glucose.
$(II)$ Amylose component of starch is not soluble in water.
$(III)$ Amylose is a branched chain polymer of $\alpha-D(+)$-glucose.
$(IV)$ Cellulose is a straight chain polymer of $\beta-D(+)$-glucose units.

  • A
    $I$ & $IV$ only
  • B
    $II$ & $III$ only
  • C
    $II$ & $IV$ only
  • D
    $I$ & $III$ only

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