Glycogen

Question 1

What percentage of energy is in the form of glycogen in a 70Kg male?

Answer 1

1%

Question 2

Describe the basic structure of glycogen

Answer 2

Branched chains of glucose monomers = Glycogen is a polysaccharide that is comprised of α-D-glucose units linked via α1-4 (C) glycoside bonds, with α1-6 (C) branch points. Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrate in the body and is found in muscle and liver tissues.

Question 3

What is glycogen used for?

Answer 3

Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrate in the body and is found in muscle and liver tissues.

Question 4

Describe glycogen metabolism in the body

Answer 4

Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrate in the body
Glycogen is critical during fasting, as the liver glycogen provides a source of blood glucose for the body.
Muscle glycogen cannot give rise to blood glucose, but it is used to power muscle contraction for extended periods of time.