Biology Biomolecules MDCAT 2017
PMDC Verified Question 132 of 142
____ are the major sites for the storage of glycogen in an animal's body.
A
Around thighs and belly
B
Muscle and liver
C
Liver and kidneys
D
Around belly and hips
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option B: Muscle and liver
Concept:

Glycogen serves as the primary short-term biological energy buffer in vertebrates.

Solution:

  • Glycogen is abundantly synthesized and stored in liver cells (to regulate overall blood glucose levels) and skeletal muscle cells (to serve as an immediate local energy reserve during vigorous contraction).


Why other options are incorrect:

  • Around thighs, belly, and hips: These regions represent adipose tissue, which stores long-term energy as triglycerides (lipids), not glycogen.


  • Kidneys: While capable of some metabolic functions, they are not the primary mass-storage sites for glycogen.

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