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8. The primary storage carbohydrate accumulated inside the cytoplasm or plastids of plant cells as an energy reserve is

A. Glycogen
B. Starch
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C. Cellulose
D. Chitin

📝 Explanation

Plants store excess photosynthetic carbohydrates as insoluble starch (amylose and amylopectin), while animals store energy as glycogen.

📖 Additional Information

  • Glycogen
  • Starch
  • Cellulose
  • Chitin

Plants store excess photosynthetic carbohydrates as insoluble starch (amylose and amylopectin), while animals store energy as glycogen.

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