The Enzyme Amylase Can Break Glycosidic Linkages Between Glucose Monomers

question 5

Multiple Choice

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

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

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