Animal starch is the other name of:
Biomolecules · Class 12 · JEE Main Previous Year Question
Animal starch is the other name of:
- a
Amylose
- b
Maltose
- c✓
Glycogen
- d
Amylopectin
Glycogen
Step 1: Storage Polysaccharides — Glycogen is the primary storage carbohydrate in animals, found mainly in the liver and muscle tissues.
Step 2: Structural Similarity — Like starch (specifically amylopectin), glycogen is a polymer of units, but it is much more branched.
Step 3: Conclusion — Due to its functional and structural similarity to plant starch in animals, it is commonly referred to as "animal starch."
Remember: Glycogen's increased branching leads to faster release of glucose when needed by the body.
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