Anatomy & Physiology
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321861580
Author: Marieb, Elaine N.
Publisher: Pearson College Div
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Chapter 2, Problem 7MC
Summary Introduction
To determine:
The storage form of carbohydrates in the body is
(a) Glycogen
(b) Starch
(c) Cholesterol
(d) Polypeptides
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