(Solved): Glycogen is composed of alpha glucose monomers and functions as a short term energy storage molecul ...

Glycogen is composed of alpha glucose monomers and functions as a short term energy storage molecule in animals. When blood glucose levels are high, excess glucose is stored as glycogen in the liver and muscles. What happens to glycogen when blood sugar levels drop? Glycogen is broken down by dehydration and glucose is released into the blood. Glycogen is broken down by hydrolysis and glucose is released into the blood. Glycogen is broken down by condensation and glucose is released into the blood. Glycogen is converted to fats for longer-term energy storage.