Amylose, amylopectin, cellulose, and glycogen are polysaccharides. Amylose, amylopectin are storage polysaccharides whereas cellulose and glycogen are structural polysaccharides.
Amylose and amylopectin: are found in plant as starch.Amylose starch is less readily digested than amylopectin. However, it takes up less space so is preferred for storage in plants.
Cellulose: cellulose is a common carbohydrate found in plants which allows the plant to stand upright by forming the basic structure of its cell wall through the process of photosynthesis. It is made up of oxygen, hydrogen and carbon as well as a derivation of glucose.
Glycogen: It is made primarily by the liver and the muscle, but can also be made by glycogenesis within the brain and stomach.
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