What is glyco gene?

Answer 1

Glycogen is the substance by which most of your energy is stored and transported round the body. It contains a central core of a molecule called glycogenin, surrounded by a 'mop head' of glucose molecules - up to a few tens of thousands of them. The glucose is the actual substance we use directly for energy, including for powering the brain processes.

When our body considers it has enough glycogen stored, it then stores the surplus as fats, which are more energy-dense, but less readily mobilized.

Answer 2

Glyco gene is a term that may refer to a gene involved in glycosylation, the process of adding sugar molecules to proteins or lipids. These genes are responsible for controlling the production of enzymes and proteins involved in modifying sugar molecules, which plays a crucial role in various cellular processes.