glycogen

/ˈɡlaɪkədʒən/ /ˈɡlaɪkoʊdʒən/

Meanings

noun

A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.

Examples :

"After a big meal, my body stores the extra carbohydrates as glycogen in my liver and muscles, so I have energy later. "

Related Words

muscles noun

/ˈmʌsəlz/

A contractile form of tissue which animals use to effect movement.

"Muscle consists largely of actin and myosin filaments."

after adjective

/ˈæf.tə(ɹ)/ /ˈæf.tɚ/

Later; second (of two); next, following, subsequent

"The after-school program is a great way for kids to continue learning. "

converted verb

/kənˈvɜːtɪd/ /kənˈvɝtɪd/

To transform or change (something) into another form, substance, state, or product.

"A kettle converts water into steam."

carbohydrates noun

/ˌkɑːrboʊˈhaɪdreɪts/ /ˌkɑːrbəˈhaɪdreɪts/

(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

"These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs)."

needed verb

/ˈniːdɪd/

To have an absolute requirement for.

"Living things need water to survive."

glucose noun

/ˈɡluːkoʊz/ /ˈɡlukoʊs/

A simple monosaccharide (sugar) with a molecular formula of C6H12O6; it is a principle source of energy for cellular metabolism.

"After eating a banana, the body breaks down the carbohydrates into glucose, which provides energy for activities like playing sports or studying. "

energy noun

/ˈɛnəd͡ʒi/ /ˈɛnɚd͡ʒi/

The impetus behind all motion and all activity.

"The children's energy fueled their excitement for the school trip. "

stores noun

/stɔːz/ /stɔɹz/

A place where items may be accumulated or routinely kept.

"This building used to be a store for old tires."

storage noun

/ˈstɔ.ɹɪd͡ʒ/

The act of storing goods; the state of being stored.

"The storage of winter clothes in the attic is a family tradition. "

animals noun

/ˈæn.ɪ.məlz/

In scientific usage, a multicellular organism that is usually mobile, whose cells are not encased in a rigid cell wall (distinguishing it from plants and fungi) and which derives energy solely from the consumption of other organisms (distinguishing it from plants).

"A cat is an animal, not a plant. Humans are also animals, under the scientific definition, as we are not plants."

polysaccharide noun

/ˌpɑliˈsækəˌraɪd/ /ˌpɒliˈsækəˌraɪd/

A polymer made of many saccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds.

"Cellulose, starches, and complex carbohydrates, such as glycogen, are common polysaccharides in biology."

carbohydrate noun

/kɑːbəʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/ /kɑːɹboʊˈhaɪdɹeɪt/

(nutrition) A sugar, starch, or cellulose that is a food source of energy for an animal or plant.

"These microbes are primarily responsible for breaking down cellulose and other carbohydrates into volatile fatty acids (VFAs)."