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What type of bonds are present in glycogen?
What type of bonds are present in glycogen?
- β-1,4-glycosidic bonds and β-1,6-glycosidic bonds
- β-1,4-glycosidic bonds and α-1,4-glycosidic bonds
- α-1,6-glycosidic bonds and β-1,6-glycosidic bonds
- α-1,4-glycosidic bonds and α-1,6-glycosidic bonds (correct)
Where is glycogen primarily found in the human body?
Where is glycogen primarily found in the human body?
- In the skin cells
- In the bone cells
- In the liver and muscle cells (correct)
- In the brain cells
Which hormone is released when blood-glucose levels are too high?
Which hormone is released when blood-glucose levels are too high?
- Cortisol
- Insulin (correct)
- Adrenaline
- Glucagon
What is hyperglycemia?
What is hyperglycemia?
What is the primary source of energy in the body?
What is the primary source of energy in the body?
Which condition may result from the body not converting glucose to glycogen adequately?
Which condition may result from the body not converting glucose to glycogen adequately?
Which type of glycosidic bond is found in cellulose?
Which type of glycosidic bond is found in cellulose?
Where is cellulose typically found in organisms?
Where is cellulose typically found in organisms?
Which polysaccharide is responsible for short-term energy storage in humans?
Which polysaccharide is responsible for short-term energy storage in humans?
What type of glycosidic bonds are found in chitin?
What type of glycosidic bonds are found in chitin?
Which polysaccharide is found in exoskeletons of sea life and insects?
Which polysaccharide is found in exoskeletons of sea life and insects?
What is the main reason for the initial drastic weight loss seen in 'Low Carb' diets like the Atkins Diet or Ketogenic Diet?
What is the main reason for the initial drastic weight loss seen in 'Low Carb' diets like the Atkins Diet or Ketogenic Diet?
What is the main characteristic of oligosaccharides?
What is the main characteristic of oligosaccharides?
Which type of molecule is amylose?
Which type of molecule is amylose?
What is the structure of amylopectin in starch?
What is the structure of amylopectin in starch?
What is the main function of oligosaccharides in cell membranes?
What is the main function of oligosaccharides in cell membranes?
Which statement best describes glycogen?
Which statement best describes glycogen?
What types of glycosidic bonds exist within glycogen?
What types of glycosidic bonds exist within glycogen?
