Which of the Following Statements Concerning Branched Polymers Like Glycogen

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning branched polymers like glycogen is false ?

• A) Branched polymers are more accessible to enzymes since they bond more water.
• B) All of the reducing ends of the branched polymer are available to release glucose.
• C) All of the non-reducing ends of the branched polymer are available to release glucose.
• D) A branched polymer like glycogen is more compact and stores more glucose molecules in a given volume.

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