Chemical Nature of Glycogen Archives

Polysaccharides: chemical nature of starch and glycogen

December 22, 2023 by DeepakRajput

Polysaccharides are complex carbohydrates composed of multiple monosaccharide units linked together through glycosidic bonds. These macromolecules can vary in size and structure, ranging from a few hundred to thousands of monosaccharide residues. Common examples of polysaccharides include starch, glycogen, and cellulose. Polysaccharides serve various functions in living organisms, such as energy storage (as in starch … Read more

Chemical Nature of Glycogen

November 20, 2023 by DeepakRajput

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 Linear Chains: The main structure of glycogen consists of linear chains of glucose molecules linked by α-1,4-glycosidic bonds. Branching: Branch points occur due to α-1,6-glycosidic … Read more