Glycogen is suited to energy storage in animals because it is

  1. a straight chain with no branches
  2. made of β-glucose
  3. highly branched, so glucose can be released rapidly
  4. soluble and affects water potential
Answer

C) highly branched, so glucose can be released rapidly

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