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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 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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MODERN PUBLICATION-BIOMOLECULES-NCERT (EXemplar Problems) (Multiple Choice Questions (Type-I))
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  2. Which of the following polymer is stored in the liver of animals ?

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  7. Which of the following acids is a vitamin?

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  10. Which of the following statements is not true about glucose?

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  13. Which of the following B group vitamins can be stored in our body?

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