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In which form the extra sugars are store...

In which form the extra sugars are stored in the animals body?

A

glucose monosaccharide

B

sucrose disaccharide

C

glycogen polysaccharide

D

fatty acid and glycerol

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks about the form in which extra sugars are stored in the animal body. This refers to the storage form of carbohydrates in animals. 2. **Identifying Sugar Storage in Animals**: In animals, the storage form of carbohydrates (or extra sugars) is glycogen. Glycogen is a polysaccharide that serves as a form of energy storage. 3. **Composition of Glycogen**: Glycogen is composed of multiple glucose units. It is a homopolysaccharide, meaning it is made up of only one type of monosaccharide, which in this case is glucose. 4. **Linkages in Glycogen**: The glucose units in glycogen are linked together by glycosidic bonds. Specifically, they are connected by: - Alpha 1,4 glycosidic linkages in the linear chains. - Alpha 1,6 glycosidic linkages at the branching points. 5. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the extra sugars in the animal body are stored in the form of glycogen. **Final Answer**: The extra sugars in the animal body are stored in the form of glycogen. ---
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