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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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B
Structure of glycogen is similar to that of amylopectin.
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  • 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 occrus by the formation of C_1-C_6 glycosidic linkage. Structure of glycogen is similar to ..........

    A
    Amylose
    B
    Amylopectin
    C
    Cellulose
    D
    Glucose

  • 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 .

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