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Biomolecules — Chemistry STD 12 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 12 ScienceChemistryBiomolecules2 Marks
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Short note on: Glycogen
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→"The carbohydrates are stored in animal body as glycogen."
→It is also known as animal starch because its structure is similar to amylopectin and is rather more highly branched.
→It is present in liver, muscles and brain.
→When the body needs glucose, enzymes break down glycogen into glucose.

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