Glycogen is the

A. polysaccharide made by plants that provides structural support for leaves and stems.
B. carbohydrate that's stored in liver and muscle tissue.
C. simple sugar in grapes, carrots, and honey that the body converts to fat.
D. nonnutritive sweetener that can replace high-fructose corn syrup in baked products.


Answer: B

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