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Question 30 • 2026-2027 EDGE Human Anatomy and Physiology A

Glycogen is a molecule that contains many glucose molecules. Which best describes glycogen?

Answer
A
Glycogen is a lipid and helps the body use energy.
B
Glycogen is a polysaccharide and helps the body use energy.
C
Glycogen is an amino acid and is used as a building block for other materials.
D
Glycogen is a nucleic acid and is used as a building block for other materials.

Explanation

Glycogen is made of many glucose molecules linked together, so it is a polysaccharide, a type of carbohydrate. The body stores glycogen and breaks it down into glucose when it needs energy. Therefore, the best description is that glycogen is a polysaccharide that helps the body use energy.

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