What is glycogen? Why glycogen is also known as animal starch?

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Ans: Glycogen is polysaccharide of glucose. Carbohydrates are stored in animal body as glycogen. It is found in liver, brain. It is also known as animal starch because its structure is similar to amylopectin and is highly branded. 

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