Which of the Following Best Describes Glycogen

Question

Which of the following best describes glycogen?
A) a fibrous protein that helps in maintaining cellular structure
B) a storage polysaccharide found in plants
C) has alpha 1-6 glyosidic bonds.
D) is formed by the hydrolysis of glucose molecules.

Accepted Answer

Glycogen is a storage polysaccharide found in animals and fungi, characterized by alpha 1-6 glycosidic bonds at its branch points and alpha 1-4 glycosidic bonds along the chain.