Starch and glycogen are polymers of
- A. β-glucose
- B. α-glucose
- C. Fructose
- D. Galactose
Explanation
Both starch and glycogen are polymers of α-glucose, linked by α-1,4 and α-1,6 glycosidic bonds.
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