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Mark the following statements as true or false. If a statement is false, correct it to make a true statement.
The main storage form of glucose in the human body is starch.
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2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components
Carbohydrates
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What is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver?
A
Glycogen
B
Starch
C
Cellulose
D
Glucose
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Understand that carbohydrates are stored in the body for energy use. The body converts excess glucose into a stored form for later use.
Recognize that the liver and muscles are key sites for storing carbohydrates in the human body.
Identify the stored form of carbohydrates in animals, which is different from plants. In animals, carbohydrates are stored as glycogen.
Differentiate between glycogen and other forms of carbohydrates like starch and cellulose. Starch is the storage form in plants, while cellulose is a structural component in plant cell walls.
Conclude that glycogen is the correct answer as it is the stored form of carbohydrate in the muscles and liver.
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