The synthesis of starch and sucrose in plants uses _____ as the substrate, rather than _____, which is used in the synthesis of glycogen in animal cells.

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The synthesis of starch in plants primarily uses ADP-glucose as the substrate, while the synthesis of glycogen in animal cells uses UDP-glucose. This difference in substrate utilization reflects the distinct metabolic pathways and regulatory mechanisms in plants and animals for storing glucose units.

The Synthesis of Starch and Sucrose in Plants Uses _____