Question

Which of the following is used for long term energy storage by animals?

• A. Amino acids
• B. Glucose
• C. Glycogen
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Glycogen

Glycogen is a polysaccharide that serves as a form of stored energy in animals and fungi.Glycogen is made and stored in the cells of liver and muscles that are hydrated with the four parts of water. It acts as the secondary long-term energy storage. Muscle glycogen is quickly converted into glucose by muscle cells and liver glycogen that converts into glucose for use throughout the body which includes the central nervous system.