During periods of energy surplus, animal hepatocytes (liver cells) synthesize glycogen to store glucose. Which option correctly identifies the specific monomeric isomer used to build glycogen, and the type of chemical reaction that joins these monomers together?
β\betaβ-glucose, joined by hydrolysis reactions
α\alphaα-glucose, joined by condensation reactions
β\betaβ-glucose, joined by condensation reactions
α\alphaα-glucose, joined by hydrolysis reactions