Glycolysis - Medical Science

Q1:

Glycogen has

A α-1,4 linkage

B α-1,6 linkages

C α-1,4 and α-1,6 linkages

D α-1,4 and β-1,6 linkage

ANS:C - α-1,4 and α-1,6 linkages

Starch and glycogen are homopolysaccharides of glucose 1-4 alpha linkage forms during linear polymer and 1-6 alpha linkage during formation of branching.