Anatomy & Physiology (6th Edition)
6th Edition
ISBN: 9780134156415
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 7MC
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To determine:
The storage form of carbohydrates in the body is
(a) Glycogen
(b) Starch
(c) Cholesterol
(d) Polypeptides
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