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JEE · NEET Previous Year Question

$Which of the given statements is INCORRECT about glycogen ?$

Topic: JEE PYQ

Answer: A. Full step-by-step solution below.

A $It is a straight chain polymer similar to amylose.$
B $Only α - linkages are present in the molecule.$
C $It is present in animal cells.$
D $It is present in some yeast and fungi.$

Correct answer: A

Solution

(a) Structure of glycogen is similar to amylopectin. It is found in yeast and fungi and stored in animal body. It contains α - glycosidic linkages.

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