NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryBiomoleculesPractice
The diagram shows part of a carbohydrate molecule formed by glucose monomer. What is the name of the molecule?
Options
- AAmylose
- BCellulose
- CStarch
- DGlycogen
Correct answer
D. Glycogen
Step-by-step solution
Glycogen is a branched polymer of glucose monomer. Glucose units are linked together linearly by α 1 → 4 glycosidic bonds from one glucose to the next whereas the branches are linked to the chains by α 1 → 6 glycosidic bonds between the first glucose of the branch and a glucose on the main chain.