NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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Which of the following are storage polysaccharides?
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Cellulose
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Starch
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Glycogen
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Glucose
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Chitin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -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. Starch is found in plants whereas glycogen is found in animals.
Detailed explanation-2: -Complete answer: Glycogen is a polysaccharide of glucose which is the main storage compound in the body especially in the liver and the muscles.
Detailed explanation-3: -Glycogen is a multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals, fungi, and bacteria.
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