Of the following items listed below, which is the best description for why skeletal muscle stores glycogen

A) Glycogen provides a smooth surface for filaments to slide on.
B) Glycogen is part of muscles rigid supporting framework.
C) Skeletal muscle is a heavy consumer of energy.
D) The glycogen is an insulating layer that helps regulate body temperature.


C

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