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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 linakge. Structure of glycogen is similar to ______________ .

A

Amylose

B

Amylopectin

C

Cellulose

D

Glucose

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B
Both glycogen and amylopectin are branched chain polymers while amylose and cellulose are lincar polymers and glucose is a moomer.
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