Chapter 21, Problem 56A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Animal polymer of glucose needs to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Carbohydrate made up of three elements such as carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. They contain aldehyde, ketone with polyhydroxy functional group.

Glucose is a monosaccharide with hexoses sugar.

Answer to Problem 56A

Glycogen is animal polymer of glucose.

Explanation of Solution

Glycogen is found in animal tissue as polymer of glucose. It stored in tissue and muscle, and maintained the glucose level in the blood.

Conclusion

Glycogen is animal polymer of glucose that is stored in the liver and muscle. It is the major store of carbohydrate energy in animal tissue.