BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

Detailed explanation-1: -Glucose is the main source of fuel for our cells. When the body doesn’t need to use the glucose for energy, it stores it in the liver and muscles. This stored form of glucose is made up of many connected glucose molecules and is called glycogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -The cell’s most common form of energy is Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP).

Detailed explanation-3: -The human body stores long term energy in lipids-these are fats, and oils. Lipids contain bonds that can be broken to release lots of energy. Short term energy is stored in carbohydrates, like sugars. An example of this is glucose.

Detailed explanation-4: -Glycogen is the storage form of carbohydrates in mammals. In humans the majority of glycogen is stored in skeletal muscles (∼500 g) and the liver (∼100 g). Food is supplied in larger meals, but the blood glucose concentration has to be kept within narrow limits to survive and stay healthy.

Detailed explanation-5: -In animal cells, glucose is generally stored in the form of glycogen. This is done to not upset the osmotic balances in the cell. Glucose molecules are soluble in water and thus can cause the cell to become hypertonic. This will result in the entry of water molecules within the cells and cause it to lyse.