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Amylose (starch)

plant energy storage

(ɑ1,4)Glc

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Amylopectin (starch)

plant energy storage

(ɑ1,4)Glc with (ɑ1,6)Glc branches every 24-30

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Glycogen

animal energy storage

(ɑ1,4)Glc with (ɑ1,6)Glc branches every 8-12

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Celluloses

structural for plant cell wall

(β1,4) Glc

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Chitin

structural, rigidity for exoskeletons

(β1,4)GlcNAc

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Hyaluronan (glycosaminoglycan)

structural; cartilage, tendons, joints

(β1,3)GlcA (β1,4)GlcNAc