MDCAT Biology MCQ #669

A marathon runner relies on stored energy in the liver and muscles. Which branched polysaccharide is hydrolyzed to maintain blood glucose levels?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #669

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A marathon runner relies on stored energy in the liver and muscles. Which branched polysaccharide is hydrolyzed to maintain blood glucose levels?

    • A) Glycogen
    • B) Amylose
    • C) Amylopectin
    • D) Cellulose

    Answer: Glycogen

    Explanation: Glycogen is the animal storage polysaccharide; starch is tempting but is the storage form in plants, not human liver or muscles.