Physical Education GCSE
Glycogen
What Glycogen means in Physical Education GCSE, as defined for OCR.
Definition of Glycogen
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Reference: OCR
Carbohydrates are stored as glycogen in muscles and liver and are the body's preferred fuel for moderate and high-intensity exercise.
Topics that use Glycogen
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