Glycogen

Definition

Glycogen is a multibranched polysaccharide of glucose that serves as a form of energy storage in animals and fungi. It is the primary storage form of glucose in the body, predominantly found in the liver and muscle tissues.

Related terms

Gluconeogenesis:

The metabolic process by which organisms produce sugars (namely glucose) from non-carbohydrate sources such as amino acids and glycerol.

Glycolysis:

The process of breaking down glucose into pyruvate, releasing energy and pyruvic acid, which is fundamental to cellular respiration.

Insulin:

A hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues