In the human liver, excess glucose is converted into a branched polysaccharide for storage. What is this 'animal starch' called compared to plant starch?
Q1. In the human liver, excess glucose is converted into a branched polysaccharide for storage. What is this 'animal starch' called compared to plant starch?
Answer: Glycogen
Explanation: Glycogen is the storage polysaccharide in animals (animal starch), while starch is the primary storage polysaccharide in plants.