Asked in PMC Practice Test 19 (2021) 2021Moderate

Human accumulated glycogen is an example of:

Correct answer: D. Both Options B and C are correct

  • A. Phospholipid
  • B. Polysacchrides
  • C. Carbohydrates
  • D. Both Options B and C are correct

Explanation

Option A : Human accumulated glycogen is not an example of phospholipids. Option B : Human accumulated glycogen is not only an example of polysaccharides but it is also an example of carbohydrates. Option C : Human accumulated glycogen is not only an example of carbohydrates but it is also an example of polysaccharidesOption : D Human accumulated glycogen is an example of polysaccharides and carbohydrates. Similar to starch , glycogen is complex carbohydrate . It is sometimes referred to as 'animal starch ' . That's why, the amylopectin constituent of plant starch is similar in composition and structure to polysaccharides constituent of glycogen .

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