Explain how the structure of glycogen makes it suitable as a cellular energy store. (3 marks)
Glycogen is a highly branched polymer of glucose that stores sugars for respiration. Its branched ends allow rapid hydrolysis and release of glucose monomers, and it is insoluble, so has no osmotic effects on the cell.
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