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Glycogen is the molecule that functions as the secondary long-term energy sstorage in animal and fungal cells. It is made primarily by the liver and the muscles, but can also be made by glycogenesis within the brain & stomach.
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What function does glycogen have in living things?
Glycogen is a stored sugar that is made available as the first energy source while exercising. It lasts for about 20 minutes. Then the body uses other sources of metabolism for energy. Glycogen is stored in the liver.
What is the function of liver glycogen degradation?
The function of glycogen degradation is to export glucose to other tissues when blood glucose levels are low.
What is The substance muscles use to function?
glycogen
What is the function of glycogen in organisms?
it is a form of carbohydrates which is stored in the liver.it releases energy when the body needs it
What is the function of glygon grains in the animal cell?
Do you mean Glycogen ?Glycogen is a polymer of Glucose and is made up of numerous glucose molecules.It is the storage form of carbohydrates in animal cells.When there is less carbohydrates are available from external source, the cell will convert the stored glycogen to glucose and utilize it.
What is a polysaccharide that stores energy in your muscles and liver?
I believe its glycogen found in liver and muscles which is made of glucose to give us energy
Is glycogen made with glucose units?
Yes! Glycogen is made from repeating units of glucose. Hope this helps!
The primary function of insulin is?
Stimulates conversion of excess glucose to glycogen
Is glycogen made by animals?
yes
Is glycogen a lipid carbohydrate protein or nucleic acid?
Carbohydrate! gly = sugar
How are glycogen forms structurally related to each other?
A polysaccharide known as glycogen. Glycogen is made of repeating subunits of glucose, which are the quick-energy carbohydrate in animals.
Why is glycogen a storage of carbohydrate in muscle?
Glycogen is a storage of carbohydrate in the muscles, because that is the way the body is made. To access glycogen, the body needs to get into active mode.
