Meaning of the word glycogen in English
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glycogen
US /ˈɡlaɪ.koʊ.dʒən/
UK /ˈɡlaɪ.koʊ.dʒən/
Noun
1.
a substance deposited in bodily tissues as a store of carbohydrates. It is a polysaccharide which forms glucose on hydrolysis.
Example:
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The liver stores glycogen as a primary energy reserve.
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Muscles use glycogen for quick bursts of energy during exercise.
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