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Glycogen Insoluble Faster Adapted Function Compact Lots Stored

Front How is glycogen adapted for its function?
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

Tags: carbohydrates

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