Identify the true statements regarding α‑1,6 linkages in glycogen.

(A) Branching increases glycogen solubility.

(B) New α‑1,6 linkages can only form if the branch has a free reducing end.

(C) The number of sites for enzyme action on a glycogen molecule is increased through α‑1,6 linkages.

(D) Exactly seven residues extend from these linkages.

(E) The reaction that forms α‑1,6 linkages is catalyzed by a branching enzym

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Gia Mccall

19 November, 11:04

Identify the true statements regarding α‑1,6 linkages in glycogen.

(A) Branching increases glycogen solubility.

(B) New α‑1,6 linkages can only form if the branch has a free reducing end.

(C) The number of sites for enzyme action on a glycogen molecule is increased through α‑1,6 linkages.

(D) Exactly seven residues extend from these linkages.

(E) The reaction that forms α‑1,6 linkages is catalyzed by a branching enzym

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Santiago Mcclure · Answer 1

(A) Branching increases glycogen solubility.

(B) New α‑1,6 linkages can only form if the branch has a free reducing end.

(C) The number of sites for enzyme action on a glycogen molecule is increased through α‑1,6 linkages.

E) The reaction that forms α‑1,6 linkages is catalyzed by a branching enzym