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

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glycogen

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countable uncountable

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

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動物の主なエネルギー源として蓄えられる多糖類。必要に応じてグルコースに変換される。

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During prolonged exercise, muscles break down glycogen to supply glucose for energy.

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長時間の運動では、筋肉はエネルギー源としてのグルコースを供給するためにグリコーゲンを分解します。

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

Specifically the liver converts glucose into glycogen — a more compact chemical. It is a little bit like shrink-wrapping food so you can pack more of it into your freezer.

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