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    2.

    Glycogen, the primary storage polysaccharide in animals, exhibits a highly branched structure. Which of the following best explains the significance of this branching for its function?

    A

    Branching increases the structural rigidity of glycogen, enabling it to form strong fibers.

    B

    Branching decreases the osmotic pressure exerted by glycogen within cells.

    C

    Branching facilitates the transport of glycogen across cell membranes.

    D

    Branching allows for rapid hydrolysis by providing multiple sites for enzyme action, crucial for quick energy release.

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    4.

    Iodine forms a blue color complex with starch but not with cellulose. This difference is primarily due to:

    A

    The presence of branching in cellulose.

    B

    The higher molecular weight of cellulose.

    C

    Difference in glycosidic linkages and resulting structural conformations.

    D

    The different monomer composition of cellulose and starch.

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    5.

    Cellulose is made up of

    A

    Branched chain of glucose molecule linked by α-1, 4 glycosidic bond in straight chain and β-1, 6 glycosidic bond at the site of branching

    B

    Branched chain of glucose molecule linked by α-1, 6 glycosidic bond in straight chain and β-1, 4 glycosidic bond at the site of branching

    C

    Unbranched chain of glucose molecule linked by β-1, 4 glycosidic bond

    D

    Unbranched chain of glucose molecule linked by α-1, 6 glycosidic bond

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