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Multiple Choice
In what polysaccharide form do plants store glucose to be available later as an energy source?
A
Glycogen
B
Cellulose
C
Protein
D
Fatty acids
E
Starch
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand that polysaccharides are long chains of monosaccharides, which are simple sugars like glucose.
Recognize that plants store energy in the form of polysaccharides to be used later when needed.
Identify the common polysaccharides in plants: starch and cellulose. Starch is used for energy storage, while cellulose is used for structural support.
Differentiate between starch and other options: Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in animals, not plants. Proteins and fatty acids are not polysaccharides.
Conclude that the polysaccharide form in which plants store glucose for energy is starch.