Question

Carbohydrates in animals are stored in the form of

• A. Glycogen
• B. Starch
• C. Glucose
• D. Maltose

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Glycogen

The correct option is A.

Explanation for the correct answer:

1. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates in mammals.
2. In humans, most of the glycogen is stored in skeletal muscles and the liver.

Explanation for the incorrect answers:

Option A:

Carbohydrates in plants are stored in the form of starch.

Option C:

Glucose is the food material for plants that is produced through the process of photosynthesis

Option D:

Maltose is an intermediate product in the conversion of glucose to starch

Final answer: Carbohydrates in plants are stored in the form of glycogen