In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Chemistry of Glycogen 2. Amount and Distribution of Glycogen 3. Mobilization 4. Formation 5. Metabolism. Chemistry of Glycogen: Glycogen is called animal starch; because it is in this form that glucose remains stored in the liver and muscles. Glycogen is branched polysaccharides (amylopectin type) consisting of hundreds of glucose units linked together [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Introduction to Phosphorylation 2. Definition of Phosphorylation 3. Physiological Importance 4. Control. Introduction to Phosphorylation: Certain organic phosphates, formed in the tissues out of anabolic chemical reaction, play a key role in the energy transactions of living organisms. The importance of organic phosphates in metabolism was first indicated by the studies of [...]
In this article we will discuss about the metabolism, body’s input and output of energy in organisms with the help of suitable diagram. Metabolism of Energy: There is a continual exchange of energy between a living organism and its environment as in accordance with the principles of thermodynamics applied to non-living physical and chemical systems. There is a fundamental difference [...]