Reasons why glycogen is a suitable energy compound for muscles than fats

Reasons why glycogen is a suitable energy compound for muscles than fats

  • It is quickly broken down to release glucose then energy while fats  undergo complex processes before they can release  energy
  • Requires little storage space than fats
  • burning of fats requires oxygen while glycogen can be used anaerobically during strenuous
  • stored glycogen in muscles is easily accessed by it metabolic mechanisms than fats
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    Thanks for being so informative and clear. Car & Motorbike

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