The internal energy (cellular energy) reserve in autotrophs is :

starch

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fatty acids

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glycogen

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proteins

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Solution

The correct option is A starch
Correct Option: (d) starch.

Autotrophs are green plants that make their own food by the Photosynthesis process. They store extra food as internal or cellular energy in the form of starch.

During the food shortage, these starch molecules are broken down, with enzymatic activity into its constituent monomer glucose units.

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