Physical Education A-Level

Glycogen

What Glycogen means in Physical Education A-Level, as defined for AQA.

Definition of Glycogen

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The storage form of carbohydrate in the liver and muscles, broken down to glucose for ATP resynthesis.

AQA · Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical activity and performance (study guide)

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Diet and nutrition and their effect on physical activity and performance (AQA A-Level)

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