glycogen metabolism Flashcards
1
Q
stored form of glucose in animals vs plants
A
animals = glycogen
animals = starch
2
Q
G6P
A
use an enzyme to move 6 Pi to 1 pi to make G1P.
This is then used to synthesize glycogen, and its also the breakdown product.
Need both synthesis and breakdown to be favorable, BOTH in the cytosol.
3
Q
muscles contain how much glycogen
A
A LOT Of glycogen
4
Q
liver glycogen store
A
gives you a 12 hr supply of glycogen, but if running marathons may be higher…
5
Q
heart and brain
A
also store glycogen… but not a huge supply
6
Q
muscle
A
Muscle if low ATP, need glycogen to move.
7
Q
In liver
A
low BG levels, if have glycogen can give blood glucose after breaking down
8
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A