glycogen granule

I. Literature review

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Nameglycogen granule
IDGO_0042587
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Cellular component

Exact synonym

glycogen particle

Description

Cytoplasmic bead-like structures of animal cells, visible by electron microscope. Each granule is a functional unit with the biosynthesis and catabolism of glycogen being catalyzed by enzymes bound to the granule surface.

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