The Enzyme Amylase Can Break Glycosidic Linkages Between Glucose Monomers

question 5

Multiple Choice

The enzyme amylase can break glycosidic linkages between glucose monomers only if the monomers are the α form. Which of the following could amylase break down?

• A) glycogen
• B) cellulose
• C) chitin
• D) glycogen and chitin only
• E) glycogen, cellulose, and chitin

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