Glycogen

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/glycogen

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the molecular formula (monomer)?C6H12O6 (for glucose units)
2. What is the primary storage capacity (average adult)?Liver: ~75-100g; Muscles: ~300-500g
3. What is glycogen and why does my body need it?Glycogen is a special sugar storage that gives your body quick energy. It’s made of glucose units and helps keep your blood sugar steady.
4. Where does the body store glycogen?Your liver cells and muscle cells store glycogen. The liver holds about 75-100 grams, while muscles can hold 300-500 grams.

Polysaccharide: A complex carbohydrate made up of many sugar units linked together.
Homeostasis: The tendency of a system to maintain a stable internal environment.