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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

The slides note that the liver converts excess glucose into which storage form?
Options
A Fatty acids
B Amino acids
C Glycogen
Correct Answer
D Ketone bodies
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

The liver converts excess glucose into glycogen for storage through glycogenesis. When blood glucose levels drop, the liver can break down glycogen (glycogenolysis) to release glucose back into the bloodstream.

Hint

This branched polymer is the storage form of glucose in animals.

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