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Excess glucose in the human body is stored as ___ in the liver.

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Glucose
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Glycerol
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Glycogen
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Glycerine
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Solution

The correct option is C Glycogen
The liver is a reddish brown gland situated in the upper part of the abdomen on the right side. It is the largest gland in the body. besides production and secretion of bile, liver is also involved in the conversion of glucose into glycogen. Glycogen is stored in the liver to be used when required.

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