Glycogen
this is some biochemical stuff you're gonna have to learn
The structure of this carbohydrate is linked glucose residues
They are chained 1,4 positions (see below) and with side branches

alpha 1,4 glycosidic bonds with branches formed by alpha 1,6 glycosidic linkages
It is the storage form of glucose and is found mainly in muscle and the liver
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Last modified: Monday, 23 March 2009, 02:11 PM
