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The Building Blocks of Life — Test

Question 21 • Biology

What is a difference between starch and glycogen?

Answer
A
Starch is a monomer, and glycogen is a polymer.
B
Starch is found in plants, and glycogen is found in animals.
C
Starch is composed of fructose, and glycogen is composed of glucose.
D
Starch stores energy, and glycogen provides structural support.

Explanation

Starch and glycogen are both polymers of glucose used to store energy, but they are typically stored in different organisms. Plants store energy as starch, while animals store energy as glycogen. Therefore, the correct choice is “Starch is found in plants, and glycogen is found in animals.”

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