Explain the Role of Glycogen in Cellular Metabolism

question 74

Multiple Choice

Explain the role of glycogen in cellular metabolism.

• A)It is the primary fuel that enters glycolysis.
• B)It is the primary fuel that enters the citric acid cycle.
• C)It is the primary fuel that enters the electron transport chain.
• D)It serves as an intracellular glucose reserve.
• E)It can easily be converted to other non-carbohydrate fuel sources.

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