Question

A cell forms glycogen from simple sugars when food is plentiful. Which statement describes this process?

A It is a catabolic reaction that is endothermic.
B It is an anabolic reaction that is endothermic.
C It is a catabolic reaction that is exothermic.
D It is an anabolic reaction that is exothermic.

Answer 1

The formation of glycogen from the simple sugars in a cell is an anabolic, endothermic reaction that requires the energy input.

B is correct

Step-by-step explanation:

The process by which a cell forms glycogen from the simple sugars when food is plentiful is described as an anabolic process that requires the energy input. Anabolic processes are those that build complex molecules from the simpler ones. Since these reactions require an input of energy, they can also be referred to as endergonic reactions.

In this context, the formation of glycogen is an anabolic reaction that is endothermic. Therefore, the correct answer to the student's question is: B. It is an anabolic reaction that is endothermic.

Answer 2

Answer: The correct answer is-

B It is an anabolic reaction that is endothermic.

A cell forms glycogen from simple sugars when food is plentiful. In human beings, carbohydrates ( glucose) are stored in the form of glycogen in muscles and adipose tissue.

The formation of glycogen from glucose is called as glycogenesis and it requires large amount of energy ( endothermic reaction) as a larger molecule is formed from simple glucose molecules, which shows an anabolic reaction.

Thus, option B) is the right answer.