for-the-following-polysaccharides-determine-the-main-structural-differences

Question

For the following polysaccharides, determine the main structural differences.

Accepted Answer

Glycogen exhibits branching, while amylose does not.

Answer

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

Answer

Amylose exhibits branching, while glycogen does not.

Answer

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