Glycogen vs. Polysaccharide

Glycogen vs. Polysaccharide — Is There a Difference?

Difference Between Glycogen and Polysaccharide

Glycogennoun

A polysaccharide, (C6H10O5)n, that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals and is found 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.

Polysaccharidenoun

Any of a class of carbohydrates, such as starch and cellulose, consisting of a number of monosaccharides joined by glycosidic bonds.

Glycogennoun

(carbohydrate) A polysaccharide that is the main form of carbohydrate storage in animals; converted to glucose as needed.

Polysaccharidenoun

(carbohydrate) A polymer made of many saccharide units linked by glycosidic bonds.

Cellulose, starches, and complex carbohydrates, such as glycogen, are common polysaccharides in biology.

Glycogennoun

one form in which body fuel is stored; stored primarily in the liver and broken down into glucose when needed by the body

Polysaccharidenoun

any of a class of carbohydrates whose molecules contain chains of monosaccharide molecules

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