Biochemistry
Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 21, Problem 9P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The a-Amylose is an unbranched glucose polymer but is not as effective storage form of glucose as glycogen should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Amylose is a form of starch containing unbranched chains of glucose monomers linked by a 1-4 glycosidic bonds. The storage form of glucose is glycogen, a polymer of glucose having branches at every ten residues. Glycogen can be broken down to yield glucose molecules when energy is required.

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