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Question:

Which of the given statements is INCORRECT about glycogen?

Only α-linkages are present in the molecule.

It is present in animal cells.

It is present in some yeast and fungi.

It is a straight chain polymer similar to amylose.

Solution:

Correct option is D. It is a straight chain polymer similar to amylose. Glycogen is an animal starch. It consists of α-amylose and amylopectin. Amylopectin is a branched chain polysaccharide. Hence statement (4) is incorrect.