MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4893

After a meal, excess glucose in the human body is converted into a highly branched polymer for storage. Identify this polymer.

MDCAT Chemistry MCQ #4893

  1. Question 1

    Q1. After a meal, excess glucose in the human body is converted into a highly branched polymer for storage. Identify this polymer.

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

    Answer: Glycogen

    Explanation: Glycogen is the primary storage polysaccharide in animals, found mainly in the liver and muscles. Starch is tempting but is the plant equivalent.