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Structure Glycogen Side Branches Amylopectin Meaning Stored Glucose

Glycogen is a compact storage molecule with more branches than amylopectin, enabling faster release of glucose.

Glycogen is a storage polysaccharide with more side branches than amylopectin, allowing for quicker glucose release, and its compact structure makes it efficient for storage.

Front What is the structure of glycogen
Back More side branches than amylopectin meaning stored glucose can be released quicker. It is a compact molecule so it is good for storage

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