Biochemistry, The Molecular Basis of Life, 6th Edition
Biochemistry, The Molecular Basis of Life, 6th Edition
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ISBN: 9780190259204
Author: Trudy McKee, James R. McKee
Publisher: Oxford University Press
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The reason as to why both glycogen and triacylglycerol are used as energy sources in the body.

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Carbohydrate is the most important source of energy. There are organs like brain that only depend upon carbohydrate metabolism for energy. However, there are many biochemical pathways through which carbohydrate is converted to energy and many pathways by which the body stores carbohydrate for later use.

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