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A-Level Biology OCR A

Cells List Properties Functions Glycogen Polysaccharide Made Alpha

Front List the properties and functions of glycogen.
Back 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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