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The internal (cellular) energy reserve in autotrophs is

A

glycogen

B

protein

C

starch

D

fatty acid

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C
In autorophs, the cellular energy resever is starch. Though, carbohydrayes serve as a major fuel in the cells to provide energy for life processes. The suger (glucose) produced which is not used directly gets stored in the from of glycogen. These food reserves provide energy as and when required by the organisms.
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