A polysaccharide which is synthesized and stored in liver cells is:

Arabinose

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Glycogen

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Lactose

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Galactose

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Solution

The correct option is B Glycogen
Glycogen is the storage homopolysaccharide which is synthesized and stored in the liver and muscle cells. It is the storage form of excess glucose in the body.
Arabinose is a pentose or a monosaccharide with five carbon atoms.
Lactose is a disaccharide formed of glucose and galactose.
Galactose is a hexose or a monosaccharide with six carbon atoms.

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