Question

what is Glycogen , quest of class 10 ​

Answer 1

the substance deposited in bodily tissue as a store of carbohydrates . it is polysaccharide which forms glucose on hydrolysis

Answer 2

Glycogen is a form of glucose that the body warehouses for future use. It is stored mainly in the liver and the muscles. When energy is needed, glycogen is quickly mobilized to deliver the fuel that the body needs. Low-carb and ketogenic diets work by depleting glycogen, causing the body to burn fat for energy.

Formula: (C6H10O5)n

Molar mass: 666.5777 g/mol

ChemSpider ID: 388322.