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    What is the monomer unit of glycogen?
    Question

    What is the monomer unit of glycogen?

    A.

    Fructose

    B.

    Glucose

    C.

    Galactose

    D.

    Mannose

    Correct option is B

    Glucose is the monomer unit of glycogen.
    The monomer unit of glycogen is alpha-D-glucose. Alpha-D-glucose can form 1-4 alpha glycosidic bonds, which lead to straight chains, and 1-6 alpha glycosidic bonds, which result in branching. About 1 in ten glycosidic bonds in glycogen are of the 1-6 variety, making it a highly branched polymer.
    Glycogen is a polysaccharide and the primary storage form of glucose in animals, including humans. It is synthesized and stored mainly in the liver and muscles and serves as a readily accessible energy source.
    Fructose: A key component of sucrose (table sugar) and high-fructose corn syrup, fructose is commonly found in fruits, honey, and root vegetables.
    Galactose: Usually found in dairy products as part of lactose (milk sugar), where it is bound to glucose.
    Mannose: Less common in foods but plays a role in human metabolism and is used in certain medical applications for its anti-inflammatory properties.

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