Glycogen Flashcards
1
Q
Where is glycogen found?
A
Animals, fungi and bacteria
2
Q
What type of glucose is glycogen?
A
Alpha glucose
3
Q
Is glycogen soluble or insoluble?
A
Insoluble- doesn’t affect the water potential
4
Q
What shape is glycogen?
A
Branched/coiled/helical- therefore can fit many glucose molecules into a small space
5
Q
What size is glycogen?
A
Large- cannot cross the cell membrane and diffuse
6
Q
What bonds are in glycogen?
A
1,4 and 1,6 glycosidic bonds
7
Q
Where is glycogen found in animals?
A
Mainly in muscle and liver cells
8
Q
What structure is glycogen>
A
Branched structure- increases SA for rapid hydrolysis back to glucose
