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Glycogen is a branched chain polymer of ...

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
Properties of ionic solid
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