Which of the following polysaccharide is called animal starch_________________?
Correct answer: B. Glycogen
- A. Starch
- B. Glycogen
- C. Cellulose
- D. None of these
Explanation
Glycogen is called animal starch because it is the main storage polysaccharide in animals, especially in liver and muscles. Students may choose starch because both molecules store glucose, but starch is the corresponding storage polysaccharide in plants.
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