glycogen
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A stored form of glucose that the body keeps in the liver and muscles for later use as energy.
Usage notes
Glycogen in animals plays roughly the same storage role that starch plays in plants.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "When blood sugar drops, the liver breaks _____ back down into glucose."
Answer: glycogen
In your own words, what does "glycogen" mean?
A stored form of glucose that the body keeps in the liver and muscles for later use as energy.
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