Starch and Glycogen, Which Are Both Polysaccharides, Differ in Their

question 126

Multiple Choice

Starch and glycogen, which are both polysaccharides, differ in their functions in that starch is _______, whereas glycogen _______.

• A) the main component for plant structural support; is an energy source for animals
• B) a structural material found in plants and animals; forms external skeletons in animals
• C) the principle energy storage compound of plants; is the main energy storage of animals
• D) a temporary compound used to store glucose; is a highly stable compound that stores complex lipids
• E) is the main energy storage of animals; a temporary compound used to store glucose

---

Definitions:

Functional Currency

The currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates, used for reporting financial results.

Foreign Operation

A business or branch of a company that operates in a country different from the country where the company is headquartered.

Local Operations

Business activities carried out within a company's domestic geographical area.

Functional Currency

The primary currency of the primary economic environment in which an entity operates and carries out its transactions.