glycogen Flashcards
1
Q
what is glycogen
A
main energy store in animals
2
Q
what is stored as glycogen
A
excess glucose
3
Q
what is glycogen similar to in terms of structure
A
amylopectin
4
Q
what is difference between glycogen and amylopectin
A
-glycogen more side branches so more glucose released fast
-compact (good for storge)
-contain many 1,6 glycosidic bond which make more branches
4
Q
how is glycogen stored
A
-small granules
-most in liver/muscles
5
Q
what does glycogens density/solubility indicate
A
less dense/more soluble than starch indicates higher metabolic rate in animals than plants
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