Chapter 3: Q. 24 (page 94)
Describe the similarities and differences between glycogen and starch
Short Answer
The glycogen and starch are similar as both are polymers of glucose, while they differ in the type of structure and occurrence.
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Chapter 3: Q. 24 (page 94)
Describe the similarities and differences between glycogen and starch
The glycogen and starch are similar as both are polymers of glucose, while they differ in the type of structure and occurrence.
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a. the plasma membrane of cells
b. the ring structure of steroids
c. the waxy covering on leaves
d. the double bond in hydrocarbon chains
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role in encoding the genome?
a. The sugar-phosphate backbone provides a template
for DNA replication.
b. tRNA pairing with the template strand creates
proteins encoded by the genome.
c. Complementary base pairing creates a very stable
structure.
d. Complementary base pairing allows for easy
editing of both strands of DNA.

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