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Biochemistry Carbohydrates c8f69160

Storage form of energy in liver is -

A
Glycogen
B
Triacylglycerol
C
Cholesterol ester
D
Protein
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Glycogen* Humans carry supplies of fuel within their body. Calories are stored in the body as fat (triglycerides), glycogen and some protein.Provider of energyGramsKilocaloriesPlasma glucose1248Hepatic glycogen70280Muscle glycogen2801120Fat (Triglyceride) in adipose tissue13,000117, 000Muscle protein10,00040,000* Thus, fat in the adipose tissue is the largest reserve of energy in the body, i.e. adipose tissue is the storehouse in the body. However, liver glycogen is the first main provider of energy, for example after absorptive period (when all the dietary glucose is utilized), liver glycogen is the first source of energy. Liver glycogen maintains the blood glucose level between meals.

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