JS 2.8 Glycogen Flashcards
1
Q
What is the main storage product in animals
A
Glycogen
2
Q
What other name was it sometimes given historically
A
Animal starch
3
Q
Why did it used to be called animal starch
A
Because it is very similar to Amylopectin in terms of its chemical structure
4
Q
Why is glycogen different to amylopectin
A
It has shorter alpha-1, 5 linked chains and are therefore more branded than amylopectin.
5
Q
Where is glycogen stored in humans
A
The liver and skeletal muscle
