Inulin is a polysaccharide composed of fructose units linked by β(2 → 1) glycosidic bonds. It is a storage carbohydrate found in plants like chicory and Jerusalem artichokes.
• Unlike starch (a glucose polymer), inulin is not digested by human enzymes and functions as dietary fiber.
• It acts as a prebiotic, promoting the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
Inulin’s unique structure makes it valuable in health and nutrition research.
| List-I | List-II |
|---|---|
| (A) Alkaline phosphatase | (i) Removes phosphate group at 5’ end of DNA |
| (B) DNA Polymerase | (ii) Nick translation |
| (C) SI Nuclease | (iii) Cleaves ssDNA |
| (D) DNase I | (iv) Cleaves DNA |
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| (A) IgA | (i) Basophils |
| (B) IgE | (ii) Secretory components |
| (C) IgG | (iii) Pentamer |
| (D) IgM | (iv) Crosses Placenta |