Q.12 - Biology

Question

Excess glucose is stored as ________.

a. fat

b. glucagon

c. glycogen

d. it is not stored in the body

Step-by-Step Solution

Answer

When our body forms excess of glucose, it is stored in the form of a glucose polymer known as glycogen.

Hence, the correct option is 'C'

Step 1. Introduction

Glucose is also derived from sources like fat and protein. The process is stimulated by the hormone insulin. 

Step 2. Explanation for the correct option

Glycogen is highly branched, large polymer of glucose through bonds. When body needs energy, glycogen is broken down to release glucose in the blood stream.

Step 3. Explanation for the incorrect options

Fat- Fat molecule itself consists of a glycerol backbone and three fatty acid tails.

Glucagon- It is formed in the pancreas which regulates the blood glucose level.