NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
BIOCHEMISTRY
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Question
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Which sugar is stored in animals, specifically the liver?
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Glycogen
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Glycerol
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Glucose
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Glucagon
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Glycogen is a form of glucose, a main source of energy that your body stores primarily in your liver and muscles.
Detailed explanation-2: -Statement 1: Glucose is stored in animals in the form of glycogen.
Detailed explanation-3: -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. The animals store glycogen in liver and muscles.
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