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:- 1. Distribution of Cholesterol 2. Absorption of Cholesterol 3. Effects 4. Synthesis 5. Storage, Destruction and Control 6. Functions 7. Excretion. Distribution of Cholesterol: The broad facts about the distribution of cholesterol are as follows: i. It is present in all cells - both in the cell membrane and cytoplasm. It is a [...]