NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
PHARMACOGNOSY
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Question
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It is the storage polysaccharide in animals.
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Dextrin
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Inulin
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Cellulose
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Dextran
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Glycogen: This polysaccharide is the polysaccharide found in animals to store energy and is composed of alpha-1, 4-glycosidic bonds with branched alpha-1, 6 bonds present at about every tenth monomer. It is mainly produced by the liver and muscles, but it can also be made during a process called glycogenesis.
Detailed explanation-2: -The three most abundant polysaccharides are starch, glycogen, and cellulose.
Detailed explanation-3: -Starch is the storage form of carbohydrates in plants whereas glycogen is the storage polysaccharide in animals.
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