NUTRITION
CARBOHYDRATES
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Question
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Which of the following correctly pairs the molecule to its function?
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Glucose:Exterior structure in animals (exoskeletons).
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Glycogen:Energy storage in animals
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Starch:provides quick energy
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Chitin:Energy storage in plants
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Glycogen is a polysaccharide used as energy storage in animals. Glycogen is a polymer made up of glucose units and undergoes hydrolysis to release glucose when demand for sugar increases.
Detailed explanation-2: -Glycogen is a multi-branched polymer of glucose that is used to store energy in animals. The polysaccharide structure is the body’s primary glucose storage structure. In both animals and humans, it is predominantly found in muscle and liver cells.
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