Glycogen
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Glycogen is a noun meaning (biochemistry) A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.
Meaning
(biochemistry) A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.
Example Sentences
Specifically the liver converts glucose into glycogen — a more compact chemical. It is a little bit like shrink-wrapping food so you can pack more of it into your freezer.
Word Forms
- glycogens
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include phosphorylase, hexosan, glucogen, phytoglycogen, glycogeny, glycogenin.
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