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Question
Fungi store their excess carbohydrates as glycogen, similar to animals. How do plants store their excess carbohydrates?
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Plants store their excess carbohydrates primarily as starch. This is a key difference from fungi (and animals) which store glycogen. Cellulose is a structural component of plant cell walls, and ergosterol is a fungal membrane sterol. Lipids are a general class of molecules, not the primary storage carbohydrate.
Hint
Think about the common energy storage molecule in plants, often found in potatoes or grains.