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MIC 121 Characteristics and Structure of Fungi Objective Question

Question

Fungi store their excess carbohydrates in what form, similar to animals but distinct from plants?
Options
A Starch
B Sucrose
C Glycogen
Correct Answer
D Cellulose
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Fungi store excess carbohydrates as glycogen, which is also the storage form in animal cells. Plants, on the other hand, store excess carbohydrates as starch.

Hint

This storage molecule is also found in muscle and liver cells in animals.

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