Which of the following polymers is stored in the liver of animals?
(a) Amylose
(b) Cellulose
(c) Amylopectin
(d) Glycogen
Which of the following polymers is stored in the liver of animals?
(a) Amylose
(b) Cellulose
(c) Amylopectin
(d) Glycogen
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1 Answer
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This is a Multiple Answer Type Questions as classified in NCERT Exemplar
Ans: The Correct option is b. In humans and animals, glycogen is mostly synthesized and stored in the liver and skeletal muscle cells. Glycogen accounts for around 5-6% of the liver's fresh weight, and an adult liver weighing 1.5kg can store approximately 100-120 gms of glycogen.
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