[Campbell Biology P.119] Which of the following statements accurately compares starch, glyco... | Practice Question

Which of the following statements accurately compares starch, glycogen, and cellulose based on their structure and function, according to the provided text and figure?

• A: Starch and glycogen are both extensively branched storage polysaccharides, while cellulose is an unbranched structural polysaccharide.
• B: Cellulose is composed of glucose monomers joined by a different type of linkage compared to starch and glycogen, which contributes to its unbranched structure and structural role.
• C: Glycogen is primarily stored in plant plastids, whereas starch is the main storage polysaccharide in animal muscle tissue.
• D: All three polysaccharides (starch, glycogen, cellulose) form helical structures in their unbranched regions due to the 1-4 linkages between glucose molecules.