HORTICULTURE

HORTICULTURE SCIENCE

CROP PHYSIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Animals store carbohydrates as the molecule called Question Blank 1 of 1
A
glycogen
B
starch
C
protein
D
cellulose
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Carbohydrates are produced as monosaccharides (glucose or fructose) in the process of photosynthesis. Glucose is stored as polysaccharide-starch in plants and glycogen in animals.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glycogen is a polysaccharide of glucose. Animals use glycogen to store energy. It is stored in the liver and the muscles to be used when needed.

Detailed explanation-3: -In animal cells, glucose is generally stored in the form of glycogen. This is done to not upset the osmotic balances in the cell. Glucose molecules are soluble in water and thus can cause the cell to become hypertonic. This will result in the entry of water molecules within the cells and cause it to lyse.

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