glucogen (Meaning)
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glucogen (n.)
See Glycogen.
Synonyms & Antonyms of glucogen
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glucogen Sentence Examples
- Glucogen is a complex carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles for energy.
- The body breaks down glycogen into glucose when it needs energy quickly.
- Exercise can deplete glycogen stores, leading to fatigue.
- Consuming carbohydrates replenishes glycogen stores.
- Glycogenolysis is the process of breaking down glycogen into glucose.
- Gluconeogenesis is the process of producing glucose from non-carbohydrate sources, such as protein and fat, when glycogen stores are low.
- Glycogen storage diseases are rare genetic disorders that affect the body's ability to store glycogen.
- Type I glycogen storage disease, also known as von Gierke disease, is a serious condition that can lead to hypoglycemia and liver damage.
- Glycogen synthase is the enzyme responsible for the synthesis of glycogen.
- Glycogen phosphorylase is the enzyme responsible for the breakdown of glycogen into glucose.
FAQs About the word glucogen
See Glycogen.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Glucogen is a complex carbohydrate stored in the liver and muscles for energy.
The body breaks down glycogen into glucose when it needs energy quickly.
Exercise can deplete glycogen stores, leading to fatigue.
Consuming carbohydrates replenishes glycogen stores.
