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Glycosidic linkage at place of branching in starch and glycogen is

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α16
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α14
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β14
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β16
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Solution

The correct option is A α16
The glycosidic linkage is a linkage when carbohydrates from the bond with another functional group or molecules by a covalent bond. Starch and glycogen are homopolysaccharides of glucose 1-4 alpha linkage forms during linear polymer and 1-6 alpha linkage during formation of branching. Thus, the correct option is A.

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