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Glycogen is a branched chain polymer of αD 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:

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amylose
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amylopectin
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cellulose
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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.
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