MDCAT Biology MCQ #914

During a 12-hour fast, a student's blood glucose is maintained by the breakdown of which polysaccharide stored in their liver and muscles?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #914

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During a 12-hour fast, a student's blood glucose is maintained by the breakdown of which polysaccharide stored in their liver and muscles?

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

    Answer: Glycogen

    Explanation: Glycogen is the animal storage carbohydrate found in liver and muscles. Amylose is tempting but it is a plant-based starch component.