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glycogen


Meanings
  • noun

    A complex carbohydrate that functions as the primary form of stored glucose in animals, including humans.

    - "Glycogen is stored in the liver and muscles."
    - "The breakdown of glycogen provides energy during physical activity."

Variants
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glycogen , glycogens
Etymology
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From the Greek word 'glykys' meaning sweet and 'genos' meaning producing or origin.


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  1. Glycogen is the primary form of stored glucose in animals, but plants store their excess glucose as starch.

  2. The average human body contains about 100 grams of glycogen.

  3. Glycogen can be broken down into glucose within minutes to provide a quick energy source for the body.


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  1. Glucose: Glycogen is broken down into glucose to provide energy for the body.

  2. Glycolysis: The process by which cells break down glucose to produce energy.


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Glycogen has been extensively studied in the field of biology, particularly in relation to metabolism and energy storage.

How to Memorize "glycogen"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a storage tank filled with tiny, interconnected beads - these beads represent glycogen.
    - Visualize the process of breaking down glycogen into glucose for energy.

  2. associate

    - Associate glycogen with a storage tank or a savings account, as it functions as a reserve of energy.
    - Link glycogen to a battery, as it provides a quick energy boost during physical activity.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Glycogen is a starch-like substance that stores glucose.'
    - Use the phrase 'Glycerol is a glycerine derivative, glycogen is a glucose derivative' to remember the relationship between glycerol and glycogen.


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