Which of the given statements is INCORRECT

Question:

Which of the given statements is INCORRECT about glycogen?

  1. It is a straight chain polymer similar to amylose.

  2. Only $\alpha$-linkages are present in the molecule.

  3. It is present in animal cells.

  4. It is present in some yeast and fungi.


Correct Option: 1

Solution:

Structure of glycogen is similar to amylopectin.

It is found in yeast and fungi and stored in animal body.

It contains $\alpha$-glycosidic linkages.

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