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Glycogen is a branched chain polymer of `alpha-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 _______

A

amylose

B

amylopectin

C

cellulose

D

glucose

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The correct Answer is:
B
Glucose is a monomer, amylose and cellulose are linear polymers while amylopectin is a highly branched polymer
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