Polysaccharides- glycogen Flashcards
1
Q
where is glycogen found
A
in animals and bacteria
2
Q
what glucose is it made up of alpha or beta
A
alpha
3
Q
although the structure is very similar to starch what is the difference
A
the chains are shorter and there are more branches
4
Q
because there are more branches what does this mean
A
there are more places where ensymes can work quickly to make glucose
5
Q
can it diffuse
A
no
6
Q
what does having shorter chains also mean
A
it can hydrolise quicker
