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Which of the following polymer is stored in the liver of animals?

Glycogen is the carbohydrates that are stored in the animal body and therefore, they are also called animal starch. They are mainly present in liver, muscles and brain. Thus, option (iv) is correct.

Options (i), (ii) and (iii) are incorrect because they are mainly found in plants

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