The Enzyme Amylase Can Break Glycosidic Linkages Between Glucose Monomers

question 91

Multiple Choice

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

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

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