Glycogen

Polysaccharides: chemical nature of starch and glycogen

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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

Carbohydrates: Definition, Classification, chemical properties

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Carbohydrates are organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, typically with a hydrogen-oxygen atom ratio of 2:1 (as in water). They serve as a primary energy source for living organisms and play essential structural and functional roles in cells. Carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and fibers and can be classified based on their chemical structure … Read more

Chemical Nature of Glycogen

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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

Carbohydrates – Definition, Classification

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Carbohydrates are organic compounds of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms, typically with a hydrogen-oxygen atom ratio of 2:1 (as in water). They serve as a primary energy source for living organisms and play essential structural and functional roles in cells. Carbohydrates include sugars, starches, and fibers and can be classified based on their chemical structure … Read more

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