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Polysaccharides

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In which form the extra sugars are stored in the body?

A

Glucose monosaccharide

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B

Sucrose disaccharide

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C

Glycogen polysaccharide

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D

Fatty acid and glycerol

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Solution

The correct option is C Glycogen polysaccharide
Glycogen is the storage polysaccharide in animals including humans. Glycogen is a polymer of glucose. Humans store glucose as glycogen in muscles and liver.

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