BIOCHEMISTRY

Question 1

glycogenesis

Answer 1

synthesis of glycogen from glucose

Question 2

glycogenolysis

Answer 2

breakdown of glycogen to glucose

Question 3

gluconeogenesis

Answer 3

synthesis of glycogen from metabolic precursors

Question 4

LIVER glycogen

Answer 4

broken down between meals

=> provides glucose to maintain blood glucose levels

Question 5

MUSCLE glycogen

Answer 5

NOT available to maintain blood glucose levels

provides ENERGY via glycolysis/TCA during excercise