Distance between two branching points in glycogen is
A
5−6 glucose residues
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
8−14 glucose residues
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
20−25 glucose residues
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
100−120 glucose residues
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is A5−6 glucose residues
Glycogen is a heteropolysaccharide which has alpha 1,4 glucose linkage and side branching at alpha 1,6 glucose residue.
Animal cells store food in the form of glycogen. The excess of glucose in the blood is converted to glycogen in the muscle cells. The process of formation of glycogen is known as glycogenesis. During the muscle exercise when extra energy is needed the glycogen is broken down to glucose and channelized into the bloodstream by glycogenolysis.