Glycogen metabolism

BIOCHEMISTRY 3(2+1)
Lesson 18 : Gluconeogenesis

Glycogen metabolism

  1. Glycogen is stored in muscle and liver cells.
  2. It is important in maintaining blood glucose levels.
  3. Glycogen structure: 1,4 glycosidic linkages with 1,6 branches.
  4. Branches give multiple free ends for quicker breakdown or for more places to add additional units.
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