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JEE MAIN 2019

12-04-2019 S2

Question

Which of the given statements is INCORRECT about glycogen?

Select the correct option:

It is present in some yeast and fungi.

It is a straight chain polymer similar to amylose.

It is present in animal cells.

Only α-linkages are present in the molecule.

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Solution

Structure of glycogen is similar to amylopectin glycogen
– contains α-glycosidic linkages
– is stored in animal body
– is found in yeast and fungi

Question Tags

JEE Main

Chemistry

Easy

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