A Glycogen Molecule That Has Been Degraded to Its Branch

Question

A glycogen molecule that has been degraded to its branch points is called __________.
A) dextrin
B) glucose
C) amylose
D) limit dextrin
E) Both A and B are correct.

Accepted Answer

Limit dextrin refers to the remnants of a glycogen molecule after it has been extensively degraded, leaving behind the branches that were not processed by alpha-1,4-glycosidic bond cleaving enzymes.