Which of the following molecules have the highest degree of α [1 − 6] branching linkages

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Glycogen has the highest degree of α [1 − 6] branching linkages among the options given. It is highly branched, more so than amylopectin, which also contains α [1 − 6] linkages but to a lesser extent. Amylose is a linear molecule and does not contain α [1 − 6] branching linkages. Starch is a mixture of amylose and amylopectin, so its degree of branching would depend on the proportion of amylopectin it contains, but it would still not exceed that of glycogen.

Which of the Following Molecules Have the Highest Degree of α