Biological role of carbohydrates
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Biological role of carbohydrates

Carbohydrates play crucial biological roles in living organisms, serving as essential macromolecules with diverse functions. Some key biological roles of carbohydrates include: 1. Energy Source Glucose Metabolism: Carbohydrates, especially glucose,…
Chemical Nature of Glycogen
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Chemical Nature of Glycogen

1. Composition Monomers: Glycogen is a polysaccharide composed of glucose monomers. Linkages: It consists of α-D-glucose units linked by α-1,4-glycosidic bonds (linear chains) and α-1,6-glycosidic bonds (branch points). 2. Structure…
Chemical Nature of Starch
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Chemical Nature of Starch

1. Composition Monomers: Starch is a polysaccharide composed of glucose monomers. Types: It consists of two glucose polymers: amylose and amylopectin. 2. Amylose Structure: Amylose is a linear chain of…