Consequences of Polysaccharide Branching
A transgenic plant is engineered to express animal glycogen synthase, leading to the accumulation of a polysaccharide with more branch points than are found in normal plant starch. Which of the following would be the most likely consequence for this plant?
A
Increased osmotic pressure in storage tissues
B
Reduced need for nitrogen fertilization
C
Decreased susceptibility to herbivores
D
Enhanced structural rigidity in cell walls
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