The difference in interchain stability between the polysaccharides glycogen and cellulose is due to:
A) the different glycosidic linkages of the molecules.
B) the different hydrogen bonding partners of the individual chains.
C) the incorporation of complex ions in the three dimensional structures of both polysaccharides.
D) both the different glycosidic linkages of the molecules and the different hydrogen bonding partners of the individual chains.
E) None of the answers is correct.

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The difference in interchain stability between glycogen and cellulose is attributed to both the different glycosidic linkages (α-1,4 in glycogen and β-1,4 in cellulose) and the different hydrogen bonding patterns that these linkages facilitate. These structural differences significantly affect the physical properties and biological functions of these polysaccharides.

The Difference in Interchain Stability Between the Polysaccharides Glycogen and Cellulose