Single Choice

Glycogen is a branched chain polymer of $$\alpha -D-$$glucose units in which chain is formed by C-1 - C-4 glycosidic linkage whereas branching occurs by the formation of C-1 - C-6 glycosidic linkage. Structure of glycogen is similar to _______

Aamylose
Bamylopectin
Correct Answer
Ccellulose
Dglucose

Solution

Answer:- (C) amylopectin
Glycogen has a structure like amylopectin except that the branched alpha-1,6 linkages are present in amylopectin on only about one in 30 monomers.


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Which of the given statements is INCORRECT about glycogen?

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Which of the following polymer is stored in the liver of animals?

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Carbohydrate are stored in human body as the :

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Which of the following polymer is stored in the liver of animals?

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