Question

what is glycogen and where it presents ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

$\implies$Glycogen is basically the analogue of starch.

$\implies$It is a glucose polymer & its functions as energy storage in plants.

$\implies$Glycogen is basically the principal storage form of glucose in animal cells.

$\implies$Very minute amounts of glycogen are also found in various tissues and cells in human body.

◾That includes the , red blood cells,Kidneys, white blood cells, etc.

$\implies$Glycogen is mainly stored in the liver and the muscles .

$\implies$glycogen is also found in a verylower concentration even less than 1% of the muscle mass.

$\implies$All the food stuffs that contain large amounts of complex carbohydrate are example of glycogen.

◾Such as rice and bread, potatoes etc.