Glycogen is an example of which type of polymer structure?
Correct answer: B. Branched
- A. Linear
- B. Branched
- C. Cross-linked
- D. Terpolymer
Explanation
Glycogen is a branched polysaccharide composed of glucose units. Its branched structure allows for rapid release of glucose when it is needed as an energy source, as multiple glucose units can be accessed simultaneously. In contrast, linear polymers have no branches, cross-linked polymers form a network structure, and terpolymers consist of three different types of monomers, none of which describe glycogen's structure.
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