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Is glycogen a protein

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Nope it is a multi-unit sugar.

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What are some Sources of glycogen?

Protein.


Is glycogen a functional protein?

Actualy glycogen is not a protein but it is a polymer of glucose molecules stored in animal bodies and used as energy source when needed.


Is glycogen a lipid carbohydrate protein or nucleic acid?

Carbohydrate! gly = sugar


What type of protein is glycogen?

Glycogen is not a protein at all. As it does not content amine acid. It is a polymer of glucose and called animal 'starch'. It is stored in liver and some in muscles. About 300 grams of glycogen is stored at any given time.


Is a glycogen a lipid or protein or carbohydrate?

Carbohydrate! gly = sugar


Is glycogen a carbohydrate protein or a lipid?

Carbohydrate! gly = sugar


What can be converted to glucose if your diet is insufficient?

protein would be converted into glucose.


Will amylase break down glycogen into glucose?

Yes, amylase can break down glycogen.


Is food in plants is the same as starch?

Yes, Because plants store food as starch and animals store fats/lipids as glycogen and protein is stored as glycogen too(in animals)


What is energy stored as in your bodies?

fat in adipose tissue, carbohydrate in the form of glycogen, and protein which can convert to glucose.


What must a person ingest to achieve protein sparing?

Protein sparing in the body is best achieved when a person ingests adequate levels of carbs and fats. A starving person is losing glycogen, protein, and fat.


Can a protein go through the cell membrane?

Glycogen has a had time passing through a cell membrane in comparison to water.