In which of the following organs of human body are carbohydrates stored as glycogen ........

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In which of the following organs of human body are carbohydrates stored as glycogen ?

Liver

Large intestine

Stomach

Small intestine

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Glycogen is a multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals,fungi, and bacteria.The polysaccharide structure represents the main storage form of glucose in the body. In humans, glycogen is made and stored primarily in the cells of the liver and skeletal muscle.In the liver, glycogen can make up 5–6% of the organ's fresh weight, and the liver of an adult weighing 1.5 kg can store roughly 100–120 grams of glycogen.