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28. Carbohydrates / Polysaccharide / Problem 4

For the following polysaccharides, determine the main structural differences.

A

Glycogen exhibits branching, while amylose does not.

B

Glycogen has an α-1,4′-glycosidic linkage, while amylose has a β-1,4′-glycosidic linkage.

C

Amylose exhibits branching, while glycogen does not.

D

Glycogen has a β-1,4′-glycosidic linkage, while amylose has an α-1,4′-glycosidic linkage.

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