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Which macromolecule is stored as starch grains in plastids?
Which macromolecule is stored as starch grains in plastids?
- Nucleic acids
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Carbohydrates (correct)
What is the main function of glycogen in the liver?
What is the main function of glycogen in the liver?
- Energy storage for animals
- Forms rigid linear rods
- Source of fuel to generate ATP for muscle contraction
- Maintains blood sugar levels (correct)
What type of linkage does cellulose have between its glucose units?
What type of linkage does cellulose have between its glucose units?
- 1-6 Glycosidic linkage
- 1-4 Beta glycosidic linkage (correct)
- 2-3 Beta glycosidic linkage
- 1-4 Alpha glycosidic linkage
Which molecule forms microfibers due to its parallel branching structure?
Which molecule forms microfibers due to its parallel branching structure?
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What impact does the orientation of hydrogen and OH groups in cellulose have on its structure?
What impact does the orientation of hydrogen and OH groups in cellulose have on its structure?
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