1. Glycogen:
* This is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in animals, including humans.
* It's a highly branched polymer of glucose molecules.
* Stored mainly in the liver and muscles:
* Liver: Glycogen stored in the liver can be released into the bloodstream as glucose to maintain blood sugar levels between meals.
* Muscles: Muscle glycogen provides energy directly to the muscles during physical activity.
2. Starch:
* This is the primary storage form of carbohydrates in plants.
* It's also a polymer of glucose but is less branched than glycogen.
* Stored in plant cells, especially in seeds, tubers, and roots: These are the parts of the plant that serve as energy reserves.
Other forms of carbohydrate storage:
* Small amounts of glucose: Some glucose can be stored in the cytoplasm of cells in a dissolved form, but this is a very small amount compared to glycogen or starch.
It's important to note that the way carbohydrates are stored varies depending on the type of cell and the organism.