How Long Does It Take for the Liver's Glycogen Supply

question 62

Multiple Choice

How long does it take for the liver's glycogen supply to be depleted if it is not replenished by food?

• A)1-3 hours
• B)3-6 hours
• C)6-9 hours
• D)9-12 hours

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Definitions:

ATP

Adenosine triphosphate, a molecule that carries energy within cells for metabolism, acting as a primary energy currency in the cell.

ADP

ADP, or Adenosine Diphosphate, is a molecule involved in cellular metabolism. It is converted to ATP for energy storage by the addition of a phosphate group.

Molecule

Two or more atoms joined by chemical bonds.

PGA

An acronym that can refer to several concepts; in a biological context, it often stands for phosphoglyceric acid, a 3-carbon molecule formed in the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis.