LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

PLANT 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: -Polysaccharide is the storage form of carbohydrates in animals that are known as glycogen. Starch, also known as amylum, is a polymeric carbohydrate made up of several glucose units linked together by glycosidic linkages.

Detailed explanation-2: -Plants store carbohydrates in long polysaccharides chains called starch, while animals store carbohydrates as the molecule glycogen. These large polysaccharides contain many chemical bonds and therefore store a lot of chemical energy.

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

Detailed explanation-4: -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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