30 Questions
What is the substrate utilized by glycogen synthase for the synthesis of glycogen?
UDP-glucose and glucose-1-phosphate
What is the enzyme that activates glucose for glycogen synthesis?
UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase
What is the role of UDP in glycogen synthesis?
It is released from the enzyme after the incorporation of glucose into glycogen
What is the function of amylo-(1,4-1,6)-transglycosylase in glycogen synthesis?
It produces α-1,6 branches in glucose
What is the substrate for the enzyme UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase?
Glucose-1-phosphate and UDP
What is the energy source for the incorporation of glucose into glycogen by glycogen synthase?
The phospho-glycosyl bond of UDP-glucose
What is the role of branching enzyme in glycogen synthesis?
It produces α-1,6 branches in glucose
What is the non-reducing end of glycogen used for in glycogen synthesis?
It is used as a substrate by glycogen synthase
What is the role of UDP-glucose in glycogen synthesis?
It is a substrate for glycogen synthase
What is the product of amylo-(1,4-1,6)-transglycosylase in glycogen synthesis?
α-1,6 branches in glucose
What is the substrate utilized by glycogen synthase for the synthesis of glycogen?
UDP-glucose and glucose-1-phosphate
What is the enzyme that activates glucose for glycogen synthesis?
UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase
What is the role of UDP in glycogen synthesis?
It is released from the enzyme after the incorporation of glucose into glycogen
What is the function of amylo-(1,4-1,6)-transglycosylase in glycogen synthesis?
It produces α-1,6 branches in glucose
What is the substrate for the enzyme UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase?
Glucose-1-phosphate and UDP
What is the energy source for the incorporation of glucose into glycogen by glycogen synthase?
The phospho-glycosyl bond of UDP-glucose
What is the role of branching enzyme in glycogen synthesis?
It produces α-1,6 branches in glucose
What is the non-reducing end of glycogen used for in glycogen synthesis?
It is used as a substrate by glycogen synthase
What is the role of UDP-glucose in glycogen synthesis?
It is a substrate for glycogen synthase
What is the product of amylo-(1,4-1,6)-transglycosylase in glycogen synthesis?
α-1,6 branches in glucose
What is the role of UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase in glycogen synthesis?
It activates glucose for glycogen synthesis
What is the substrate used by glycogen synthase in the synthesis of glycogen?
UDP-glucose
What is the function of amylo-(1,4-1,6)-transglycosylase in glycogen synthesis?
It produces α-1,6 branches in glucose
What is the energy source utilized by glycogen synthase to catalyze the incorporation of glucose into glycogen?
Phospho-glycosyl bond of UDP-glucose
What is the minimum length of the polymer required for amylo-(1,4-1,6)-transglycosylase to produce α-1,6 branches in glucose?
11 glucose residues
What is the function of UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase in glycogen synthesis?
It activates glucose for glycogen synthesis
What is the role of UDP in glycogen synthesis?
It adds glucose to the glycogen chain
What is the non-reducing end of glycogen used for in glycogen synthesis?
To add glucose to the glycogen chain
What is the function of amylo-(1,4-1,6)-transglycosylase in the synthesis of glycogen?
It produces α-1,6 branches in glucose
What is the enzyme responsible for the activation of glucose for glycogen synthesis?
UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase
Test your knowledge on the synthesis of glycogen with this quiz! Learn about the key enzyme involved, glycogen synthase, and how it utilizes UDP-glucose and glycogen. Discover the role of UDP-glucose pyrophosphorylase in activating glucose for glycogen synthesis. Challenge your understanding of the energy transfer involved in this process. Sharpen your knowledge of glycogen synthesis and take this quiz now!
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