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ZOOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Yellowish cells that line the intestines and are used to synthesize glycogen and fats are:
A
Chloragogen
B
Calciferous
C
Annuli
D
Nephridia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Chloragogen cells, also called y cells, are star-shaped cells in annelids involved with excretory functions and intermediary metabolism. These cells function similarly to the liver found in vertebrates.

Detailed explanation-2: -So the correct answer is ‘Fat storage’.

Detailed explanation-3: -chloragogen tissue Tissue composed of brown or greenish cells, located in the intestinal wall or heart of Annelida, that is an important centre of metabolism and the synthesis of haemoglobin, and that may also have an excretory function.

Detailed explanation-4: -Chloragogen cells are star-shaped cells derived from the inner coelomic epithelium and they have excretory functions. These are most commonly found in the coelomic fluid of the earthworms. Their function is similar to the liver in vertebrates.

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