polysaccharides Flashcards
1
Q
what is an example of polysaccharides?
A
glycogen
2
Q
what is glycogen?
A
a branded polymer of a-glucose
3
Q
what is the use of glycogen?
A
energy store in muscle and liver cells
4
Q
what is the significance of glycogen being branched?
A
it can be easily hydrolysed back into a-glucose
