​ Explain the Advantage of a Branched-Chain Structure of Glycogen

question 85

Essay

​ Explain the advantage of a branched-chain structure of glycogen over a linear polymer.

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Definitions:

Net Present Value

The variance between the current value of cash coming in and the current value of cash going out over a time span.

Discount Rate

The interest rate used in determining the present value of future cash flows or in evaluating the attractiveness of an investment.

Project Cash Flows

The net amount of cash that is generated or expended by a particular project or investment, after accounting for all inflows and outflows.

Project Profitability Index

The ratio of the net present value of a project’s cash flows to the investment required.