Question

Glucose is stored in ____ within the cell.

Answer 1

Excess glucose is stored in the liver as the large compound called glycogen. Glycogen is a polysaccharide ofglucose, but its structure allows it to pack compactly, so more of it can bestored in cells for later use.

Answer 2

Liver glycogen stores serve as a store of glucose for use throughout the body, particularly the central nervous system. The human brain consumes approximately 60% of blood glucose in fasted, sedentary individuals. Glycogen is the analogue of starch, a glucose polymer that functions as energy storage in plants.