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Question
Which of the following polymer is stored in the liver of animals?
Options
Amylose
Cellulose
Amylopectin
Glycogen
Solution
Glycogen
Explanation:
The carbonhydrates are stored in 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 liver, muscles and brain.
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