Biology PYQ 25 of 399 · Biomolecules & DNA/RNA

Glycogen stored in liver and muscles of the human body is in form of–

  1. AMonosaccharide
  2. BPolysaccharide
  3. CProtein
  4. DMore than one of the above
  5. ENone of the above

BPSC TRE-3 (Jul 2024)

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Correct answer: (b) Polysaccharide

Explanation

Glycogen, the store of carbohydrate in the liver and muscles, is a polysaccharide: a large molecule made of many glucose units.

When the body needs energy and food is not supplying it, glycogen is broken down into glucose.

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