Glycogen is the major reserve food material in animals. It is structurally most similar to:
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Correct answer: Amylopectin
Both glycogen and amylopectin are branched polymers of alpha-glucose. However, glycogen is more highly branched than amylopectin, with branches every 8–12 glucose units versus every 24–30 in amylopectin.
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