Storage forms of glucose in living things include which of the following? a. Maltose and sucrose b. Phytates and viscous fibers c. Fibers and disaccharides d. Glycogen and starch
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Glycogen and starch are the main storage forms of glucose in living organisms. Glycogen, primarily found in animals and fungi, serves as a quick energy reserve, while starch is the primary storage form in plants, enabling them to store energy for later use. Both of these polysaccharides are composed of long chains of glucose units. In plants, starch exists in two forms: amylose, which is linear, and amylopectin, which is branched. This branching in amylopectin allows for rapid energy release when needed. In animals, glycogen is highly branched, making it efficient for quick mobilization of glucose during activities like exercise or fasting.
