Single Choice

Which of the given statements is INCORRECT about glycogen?

AIt is a straight chain polymer similar to amylose.
Correct Answer
BOnly $$\alpha-linkages$$ are present in the molecule.
CIt is present in animal cells.
DIt is present in some yeast and fungi.

Solution

Glycogen is an animal starch.
It consists of $$\alpha-amylose $$ and amylopectin. Amylopectin is branched chain polysaccharide.

Hence statement (1) is incorrect.


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