Chapter 18, Problem 8RE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The cost of storing $\text{glucose-6-phosphate}$ as glycogen is to be compared with $\text{G}6\text{P}$ in aerobic metabolism.

Concept Introduction:

Glycogen is a polysaccharide that facilitates energy storage functions in animals, bacteria, fungi, and humans. It is synthesized and accumulated mostly in the liver and the muscles.

The production of energy takes place via the combustion of carbohydrates, amino acids, and fats in the presence of oxygen in the body are known as aerobic metabolism.

Metabolism is the set of life-preserving chemical reactions within living cells and organisms. Catabolic and anabolic are two key types of metabolic reactions.