What is the monomer unit of glycogen?

The correct answer is Glucose.Key Points

• The monomer unit of glycogen is glucose.
• Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that is formed by the polymerization of glucose molecules.
• Glucose is a simple sugar that is the primary source of energy for the body.
• It is the main free sugar present in higher animals' blood and can be found in fruits and honey.

Additional Information

• Fructose is another simple sugar that is found in fruits and honey.
  • Other plant foods like honey, sugar beets, sugar cane, and vegetables also naturally contain it.
  • The sweetest naturally occurring carbohydrate is fructose. 
• Galactose is a simple sugar that is found in milk and dairy products.
  • Usually, it is found in nature in mixtures with other sugars, like lactose (milk sugar).
• Mannose is a simple sugar that is found in some plants.
  • It is used in the production of glycoproteins and glycolipids.