Glycogen is a branched-chain polymer of α-D-glucose

Question:

Glycogen is a branched-chain polymer of α-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

__________.

(i) Amylose

(ii) Amylopectin

(iii) Cellulose

(iv) Glucose

Solution:

Option (ii) Amylopectin is the answer.

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