Which of the following polymers of glucose is stored by animals?
A
Cellulose
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B
Amylose
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C
Amylopectin
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D
Glycogen
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Solution
The correct option is D Glycogen Glycogen is stored by the animals,
The carbohydrates are stored in the animal body as glycogen. It is also known as animal starch because its structure is similar to amylopectin and is rather more highly branched. It is present in the liver, muscles, and brain.