Carbohydrates are present in the muscles in the form of __________.

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Answer 1

The correct answer is glycogen.Key Points

Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for the body, and they are stored in the form of glycogen.
Glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that is made up of many glucose molecules linked together in a highly branched structure.
Glycogen is the main storage form of glucose in the body, and it is broken down into glucose when the body needs energy.
Most glycogen in humans is stored in the liver and skeletal muscles.

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Amylopectin is a highly branched polysaccharide that is found in plants, particularly in starchy foods like potatoes, corn, and rice.
- It is a type of complex carbohydrate that is broken down into glucose for energy.
Amylose is also a polysaccharide found in plants, but it is a linear chain of glucose molecules rather than a branched structure like amylopectin.
- It is also broken down into glucose for energy.
Collagen is a fibrous protein that provides strength and elasticity to tissues in the body.
- It is the most abundant protein in the body and is found in skin, bones, tendons, ligaments, and cartilage.
- It is not a carbohydrate and is not used for energy.