The Following Structure Represents a Storage Polysaccharide Such as Glycogen

question 21

Multiple Choice

The following structure represents a storage polysaccharide such as glycogen or starch. Each sphere represents a monomer of the polymer. When this structure is broken down during metabolism, which of the following monomers might be produced?

• A) glucose
• B) maltose
• C) sucrose
• D) Both glucose and maltose could be produced.
• E) All of the saccharides listed might be produced.

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