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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Chemistry

Chapter

Organic: Biomolecules

Question:

Which of the following is a reserve food material for animals?

Options:

Starch 

Lignin

Glycogen

Amylose

Correct Answer:

Glycogen

Explanation:

Glycogen stored in liver and muscles act as the reserve food material in animals. In case of emergency caused by fasting or illness, the liver glycogen is readily hydrolyzed to glucose which, in turn gets oxidized in the blood to provide the much needed energy.