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Which of the following is a correct statement about the storage of carbohydrates in cells?
Which of the following is a correct statement about the storage of carbohydrates in cells?
- Carbohydrates are stored as reverse food in the cell nucleus
- Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in animal cells and as starch in plant cells (correct)
- Carbohydrates are stored as lipids in the cell membrane
- Carbohydrates are stored as proteins in the cytoplasm
What is the primary function of carbohydrate storage in cells?
What is the primary function of carbohydrate storage in cells?
- To regulate gene expression in the nucleus
- To aid in protein synthesis in the cytoplasm
- To serve as a reserve energy source for the cell (correct)
- To provide structural support to the cell membrane
In which cellular organelle or structure are carbohydrates typically stored for future use?
In which cellular organelle or structure are carbohydrates typically stored for future use?
- Mitochondria
- Vacuole (correct)
- Endoplasmic reticulum
- Golgi apparatus
What happens to excess carbohydrates that are not immediately needed for energy?
What happens to excess carbohydrates that are not immediately needed for energy?
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How are carbohydrates stored in cells?
How are carbohydrates stored in cells?
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What term describes the process of converting excess carbohydrates into a form suitable for storage?
What term describes the process of converting excess carbohydrates into a form suitable for storage?
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What is the fate of excess carbohydrates that are not immediately needed for energy?
What is the fate of excess carbohydrates that are not immediately needed for energy?
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What is the purpose of carbohydrate storage in cells?
What is the purpose of carbohydrate storage in cells?
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