noun
- Plural of glycogen; a polysaccharide that serves as the main storage form of glucose in animals, found especially in the liver and muscles.
Usage: Used in biology and biochemistry contexts; Typically uncountable in singular form, but pluralized when referring to multiple samples or types
Examples
- Glycogens are broken down into glucose when the body needs energy.
- The liver stores glycogens to maintain blood sugar levels between meals.
- During intense exercise, muscles deplete their glycogens rapidly.
- Different tissues contain varying amounts of glycogens depending on metabolic demands.
- Glycogens can be mobilized quickly to provide fuel for cellular activities.