Answer to Question #93386 in Biochemistry for Kylie

Question

Compare and contrast between glycogen and cellulose? (

Answer 1

Glycogen and cellulose are polysaccharides formed from glucose fragments. Glycogen accumulates in the cells of fungi and animals as a spare fast source of energy. Cellulose is found in the cell walls of plants. The chemical bond in glycogen is α(1-4), with branching α(1-6). In cellulose, the bond between glucose molecules is β(1-4). Thus, glycogen molecules have a spherical shape, and cellulose molecules are linear.