Asked by Dr. Yvette M. Johnson on Apr 28, 2024
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What type of polysaccharide is used as an energy source for human and animal bodies?
A) Starch
B) Cellulose
C) Glucose
D) Mono- and disaccharides
Polysaccharide
A complex carbohydrate composed of long chains of monosaccharide units bound together by glycosidic linkages, serving various structural and energy storage roles in living organisms.
- Recognize the variety of carbohydrates and their functions within the human body.
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dbzMASTER HUGHESApr 30, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Starch is the primary form of stored energy in plants, which humans and animals consume and metabolize into glucose for energy.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the variety of carbohydrates and their functions within the human body.