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Glucose Is Stored in Cells as Glycogen, an Insoluble Polymer

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Glucose is stored in cells as glycogen, an insoluble polymer. Hormone- triggered hydrolysis of glycogen produces glucose on demand. What advantages does this method of storage have for the cell?


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