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8. what compound can be made from glucose and serves as long term energ…

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  1. what compound can be made from glucose and serves as long term energy storage?

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Glycogen in animals and starch in plants are made from glucose and serve as long - term energy storage. In animals, excess glucose is polymerized to form glycogen which is stored in liver and muscles. In plants, glucose is used to form starch which is stored in various plant parts like roots, seeds etc.

Answer:

Glycogen (in animals) and Starch (in plants)