Animal cells store glucose in the form of __________, whereas plant cells primarily store it as __________.
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Correct answer: Glycogen, Starch
Glycogen is the primary reserve polysaccharide in animals and fungi. Plants utilize starch (amylose and amylopectin) as their main energy storage molecule.
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