Which of the following carbohydrates is synthesized through the process of glycogenesis?

A Glycogen ✓
B Starch
C Cellulose
D Chitin

Explanation

Glycogenesis is the process by which glucose molecules are added to a growing glycogen chain, resulting in the synthesis of glycogen, a complex carbohydrate stored in liver and muscle cells.

Mnemonic

'Gen' implies generation or synthesis, glycogenesis generates glycogen

Source

Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology
Carbohydrate Metabolism Biochemistry Glycogen Metabolism Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high