Glycogen is a branched chain polymer of a -D-glucose units in which chain is formed by C1…
Chemistry · Class 12 · CBSE — Biomolecules
Glycogen is a branched chain polymer of a-D-glucose units in which chain is formed by C1 — C4 glycosidic linkage whereas branching occurs by the formation of C1 — C6 glycosidic linkage. Structure of glycogen is similar to _______.
- amylose
- amylopectin
- cellulose
- glucose.
Answer
(B) amylopectin
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