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Record 1 2006-06-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Biochemistry
  • Chemical Elements and Compounds
  • Biotechnology
DEF

A polysaccharide, (C6H10O5)n, that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals and occurs primarily in the liver and muscle tissue. It is readily converted to glucose as needed by the body to satisfy its energy needs. Also called animal starch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Biochimie
  • Éléments et composés chimiques
  • Biotechnologie
DEF

[...] Substance glucidique de structure semblable à celle de l'amidon, formant une réserve importante de glucose pour l'organisme humain et animal.

CONT

Le glycogène est emmagasiné dans le foie et les muscles.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Bioquímica
  • Elementos y compuestos químicos
  • Biotecnología
DEF

Polisacárido constituido exclusivamente por moléculas de glucosa, propio de células animales; se le ha llamada almidón animal.

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