18 Questions
What type of bonds are present in glycogen?
α-1,4-glycosidic bonds and α-1,6-glycosidic bonds
Where is glycogen primarily found in the human body?
In the liver and muscle cells
Which hormone is released when blood-glucose levels are too high?
Insulin
What is hyperglycemia?
High blood-glucose concentration
What is the primary source of energy in the body?
Glucose
Which condition may result from the body not converting glucose to glycogen adequately?
Type 1 Diabetes
Which type of glycosidic bond is found in cellulose?
β-1,4
Where is cellulose typically found in organisms?
In cell walls of plants
Which polysaccharide is responsible for short-term energy storage in humans?
Glycogen
What type of glycosidic bonds are found in chitin?
β-1,4
Which polysaccharide is found in exoskeletons of sea life and insects?
Chitin
What is the main reason for the initial drastic weight loss seen in 'Low Carb' diets like the Atkins Diet or Ketogenic Diet?
Depletion of glycogen stores in the liver and muscles
What is the main characteristic of oligosaccharides?
They are made from 2-10 monosaccharides bonded together
Which type of molecule is amylose?
A long chain of α-glucose monosaccharides
What is the structure of amylopectin in starch?
A long and branched chain of α-glucose molecules
What is the main function of oligosaccharides in cell membranes?
Act as receptors or chemical markers to help cells communicate
Which statement best describes glycogen?
A polymer made up of branching α-glucose monomers
What types of glycosidic bonds exist within glycogen?
α-1,4 and α-1,6 bonds
Learn about the glucose storage molecule glycogen and its role in the body, as well as how blood-glucose levels are regulated. Understand the conversion of glycogen to glucose and the importance of glucose as the primary source of energy.
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