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hoa [83]
3 years ago
12

What is glycogen and what is it used for?

Biology
1 answer:
Y_Kistochka [10]3 years ago
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Answer:

This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen. When the body needs a quick boost of energy or when the body isn't getting glucose from food, glycogen is broken down to release glucose into the bloodstream to be used as fuel for the cells.

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