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What is another term for glycogen due to its structural similarity to amylopectin?

Options

  1. AAnimal sugar
  2. BPlant starch
  3. CAnimal starch
  4. DAmylose

Correct answer

C. Animal starch

Step-by-step solution

Glycogen is also known as "animal starch" because of its structural similarity to amylopectin.

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