Chapter 24&25 Flashcards
1
Q
what is glycogen
A
branched photopolymer of glucose present in all tissues
2
Q
largest stores of glycogen are found where?
A
muscle and liver
3
Q
liver breaks down glucose and releases it to _____
A
blood
4
Q
muscle glycogen stores energy for what reason?
A
muscle contraction
5
Q
what is the difference between glycogenolysis and glycogenesis?
A
glycogenolysis= degration of glycogen
glycogenesis= biosynthesis of glycogen
6
Q
what is UDP-Glucose?
A
activated form of glucose
