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Glycogen Definition & Meaning

glycogen
noun
  1. one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body

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  • "in plants do they store food as glycogen"
    AOL — AOL
  • "what is glycogen"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does glycogen mean?
one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body
What part of speech is glycogen?
Glycogen is a noun.

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