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Starch |
Insoluble, so it doesn't affect the water potential. Large so it cant diffuse out the cell. Compact, a lot can be stored in a small space. Branched so more than one enzyme can hydrolyse simultaneously. |
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Glycogen |
Large and insoluable, cant diffuse out and doesn't affect the water potential. Compact Highly branched so multiple enzymes can hydrolyse at the same time. |
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Cellulose |
Formed from beta glucose, long straight chains. Hydrogen bonds between parallel chains adds strength. Grouped into microfibrils which provides more strength. |
