Carbohydrates- biological molecules Flashcards
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Q
Explain why glycogen makes a good storage molecule
A
insoluble ;
does not , change / affect , water potential / Ψ , of cell ;
can be , broken down / hydrolysed / built up ,
quickly / easily ;
lots of branches for enzymes to attach ;
compact ;
(therefore) high energy content for mass / energy dense
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