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CHEMISTRY
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starch and glucose
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chitin and cellulose
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starch and glycogen
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chitin and glycogen
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Detailed explanation-1: -Starch and glycogen are examples of storage polysaccharides whereas chitin and cellulose are examples of structural polysaccharides.
Detailed explanation-2: -Polysaccharides form a crucial part of cell function and structure. Storage polysaccharides: Polysaccharides such as starch and glycogen are called storage polysaccharides because they are stored in the liver and muscles to be converted to energy later for body functions.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which of the following are the storage polysaccharides? Explanation: Starch and glycogen are known as storage polysaccharides.
Detailed explanation-4: -Storage polysaccharides include starch, phytoglycogen (e.g. in maize), and fructosans (e.g. inulin) in plants, and glycogen in animals.
Detailed explanation-5: -What is Starch? It is one of the most important dietary sources for human beings and is also one of the main storage polysaccharides of plants.