Question

multiple choice question
which molecule found in liver cells releases glucose in response to low glucose concentrations in the blood?
o sucrose
o starch
o glycogen
o cellulose
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Explanation:

Glycogen is a polysaccharide stored in liver cells. When blood - glucose levels are low, glycogen is broken down into glucose and released into the bloodstream to maintain normal blood - glucose levels. Sucrose is a disaccharide found in plants. Starch is a plant - storage polysaccharide. Cellulose is a structural polysaccharide in plant cell walls.

Answer:

C. Glycogen