We have studied the conformational properties of a flexible end-grafted chain
(length N) with a rigid side chain (length S) by means of Monte Carlo
simulations. Depending on the lengths N and S and the branching site, b,
we observe a considerable straightening of the flexible backbone as quantified
via the gyration tensor. For b=N, i.e. when attaching the side chain to the
free end of the flexible backbone, the effect was strongest