To determine:
In what order muscle protein, fat and glycogen are used during prolonged fast as they are reservoirs of energy.
Introduction:
Energy
Explanation of Solution
The molecules that serve as a source of energy and building blocks for growth and development in living organisms are proteins, carbohydrates and fats. It releases energy in biologically useful form of ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) by breakdown of
So during long term fasting, glycogen breaks down into glucose by the process of glycogenolysis to release energy. Breakdown of glycogen is carried out by enzyme glycogen phosphorylase. During long term fasting such as for
Glycogen which is stored in liver is breakdown into glucose to release energy and maintains the proper functioning of body during long-term starvation.
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