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Glycogen is a branched chain polymer of `alpha-D` glucose units in which chain is formed by `Cl-C4` glycosidic linkage where as branching occurs by the formation of `C1-C6` glycosidic linkage. Structure of glycogen is similar to .... .

A

Amylose

B

Amylopectin

C

Cellulose

D

Glucose

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The correct Answer is:
B
Amylopection is a branched polymer , amylose and cellulose are linear poylmers while glucose is the monomer.
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  • Glycogen is branched chain polymer of alpha - D- D-glucose units in which chain is formed by C_1 - C_4 glycosidic linkage where branching occurs by formation of C_1 - C_6 glycosidic linkage. Structure of glycogen is similar to

    A
    amylose
    B
    glucose
    C
    cellulose
    D
    amylopectin

  • Identify the compound which is insoluble in water and is a branched chain polymer of alpha-D glucose and in which chain is formed by C-C_(4) glycosidic linkage whereas branching occurs by C_(1)C_(6) glycosidic linkage.

    A
    Amylose
    B
    Amylopectin
    C
    Glycogen
    D
    Cellulose .

  • Glycosidic linkage at place of branching in starch and glycogen is

    A
    `alpha1rarr6`
    B
    `alpha 1rarr 4`
    C
    `beta1rarr4`
    D
    `beta1rarr6`

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