Varastointimolekyyli

Varastointimolekyyli, also known as storage molecules, are organic compounds that cells use to store energy, carbon, or nitrogen. They play a crucial role in maintaining cellular homeostasis and supporting various metabolic processes. Storage molecules are typically synthesized during periods of abundant nutrients and broken down when nutrients are scarce. The most well-known storage molecules include glycogen, which is a polysaccharide used by animals for energy storage, and starch, which serves a similar purpose in plants. Other examples include lipids, such as triglycerides, which store energy in the form of fatty acids, and amino acids, which can be stored as proteins or other nitrogen-containing compounds. These molecules are essential for the survival and adaptation of organisms to changing environmental conditions.