Multiple Choice
Polysaccharides are the macromolecules that act as a source of energy storage.
2. Chemical Components of Cells
Four Classes of Macromolecules
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Animal cells store excess sugar in the form of what?
A
Starch
B
Cellulose
C
Amylose
D
Glycogen
Verified step by step guidance1
Understand that animal cells store energy in the form of carbohydrates, which are polysaccharides.
Recognize that starch and cellulose are polysaccharides found in plants, not animals.
Identify that amylose is a component of starch, which is also plant-based.
Recall that glycogen is the primary storage form of glucose in animal cells.
Conclude that the correct answer is glycogen, as it is the polysaccharide used by animals to store excess sugar.
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