Glycogen is adapted for energy storage by being compact, insoluble (preventing osmotic issues and diffusion out of cells), and highly branched to allow for rapid glucose release by enzymes.
- compact, lots of glycogen can be stored in a small volume - insoluble so osmotically inactive - insoluble so doesn't diffuse out of cells - branched chains increase surface area - and provide more ends for enzymes to hydrolyse glycogen faster - to release glucose faster
| Front | How is glycogen adapted for its function? |
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| Back | - compact, lots of glycogen can be stored in a small volume - insoluble so osmotically inactive - insoluble so doesn't diffuse out of cells - branched chains increase surface area - and provide more ends for enzymes to hydrolyse glycogen faster - to release glucose faster |
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