Glycogen is a branched chain polymer of α−D glucose units in which chain is formed by C−1−C−4 glycosidic linkage whereas branching occurs by the formation of C−1−C−6 glycosidic linkage. Structure of glycogen is similar to:
A
amylose
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B
amylopectin
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C
cellulose
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D
glucose
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Solution
The correct option is B amylopectin
Amylopectin is a branched chain polymer of α-D glucose units. Here, the linear chains are formed by C1—C4 glycosidic linkage whereas branching occurs by the formation of C1-C6 glycosidic linkage. Thus, structure of glycogen is similar to amylopectin.