HUMAN NUTRITION

NUTRITION

LIPIDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which carbohydrate is the main storage form of sugar in animals?
A
Starch
B
Cellulose
C
Glucose
D
Glycogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Glucose is the main source of fuel for our cells. When the body doesn’t need to use the glucose for energy, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen.

Detailed explanation-3: -Statement 1: Glucose is stored in animals in the form of glycogen.

Detailed explanation-4: -In animals, the excess glucose is stored in the form of glycogen, which is synthesised and stored mainly in liver and muscles. Glycogen consists of long polymeric chains of glucose units connected by an alpha acetal linkage.

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