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Describe one similarity and one difference between amylopectin and glycogen?

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Answer: The main difference between amylopectin and glycogen is that amylopectin is an insoluble form whereas glycogen is a soluble form. The 1,4-alpha glycosidic bonds form the linear chain of both amylopectin and glycogen while 1,6-alpha glycosidic bonds form the branches.

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