Glycogen

Carbohydrates - Carbohydrate List
Cell Metabolism

Large and branched polypeptide of glucose

Fundamentals:

Structure

• Glucose molecule - glucosidic linkage
• Alpha 1-4 linkages
• Every 10 alph 1-6 linkages that branches

LOC:

Micro Organelles

• Cytoplasm - granules 10-40 nm

Macro Organs

• Storage:
  • Liver
  • Skeletal Muscle

Glycogen Metabolism

Glycogen Anabolism

• Gluconeogenesis

Glycogen Catabolism

• Glycogen Catabolism

Concepts:

• Glycogen-Glucose 'Buffer'
  • Glycogen catalysis and synthesis are regulated to maintain blood glucose levels
    • Human Buffers