Which of the Following Is a Biological Advantage of Storing

question 69

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a biological advantage of storing glucose molecules in branched polymers?

• A) They can be stacked together to save space.
• B) They are insoluble and so provide strength to the molecule.
• C) They have more sites for enzymatic attack than do unbranched polymers.
• D) They are resistant to enzymes.

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