Zoology-(general)
NEET Zoology (general) MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-diagram based-Medium-Class 11
A diagram shows a section of glycogen, a polysaccharide, with several branching points. Which of the following best describes its structural characteristic?
A
Glycogen is a homopolymer composed solely of glucose units.
B
Glycogen is composed of alternating glucose and fructose units.
C
Glycogen is a heteropolymer composed of various monosaccharides.
D
Glycogen is a linear polymer without any branching.
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
Glycogen is a homopolymer of glucose, similar to cellulose, as indicated in the NCERT context, which mentions polysaccharides having only one type of monosaccharide.
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