What is the role of glycogen in DNA isolation?

Glycogen serves as a carrier during DNA isolation, aiding in the precipitation and recovery of nucleic acids from a solution. When added to a sample undergoing alcohol precipitation, glycogen helps to co-precipitate the DNA, enhancing yield and purity. Its small size and high solubility ensure that it does not interfere with the downstream applications of the isolated DNA. Additionally, glycogen can help improve the visibility of the DNA pellet during the isolation process.