JEE Main201912 Apr 2019Evening ShiftChemistryBiomoleculesActual
Which of the given statements is incorrect about glycogen?
Options
- AIt is present in animal cells.
- BIt is a straight chain polymer similar to amylose.
- CIt is present in some yeast and fungi
- DOnly α - linkages are present in the molecule.
Correct answer
B. It is a straight chain polymer similar to amylose.
Step-by-step solution
Glycogen is an animal starch. It consists of α - amylose and amylopectin. Amylopectin is branched chain polysaccharide. Hence statement 1 is incorrect.