A-Level Biology OCR A
Cells List Properties Functions Glycogen Polysaccharide Made Alpha
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List the properties and functions of glycogen. |
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Glycogen
Properties: - Polysaccharide
- Made up of alpha glucose molecules that form branches every ~10 carbons
- Insoluble in water
- More easily digestible than starch because there are more branch endings for enzyme activity
- Compact and energy dense
Functions: - Storage carbohydrate found in animal cells
- Cells that contain the most: kidney, liver, muscle, neurons (most metabolically active)
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