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What is the type of bond formed between glycogenin and the initial glucose unit?
What is the type of bond formed between glycogenin and the initial glucose unit?
- β-1,4 glycosidic bond
- non-glycosidic bond (correct)
- α-1,6 glycosidic bond
- α-1,4 glycosidic bond
What is the function of glycogen synthase in the chain extending activity of glycogenesis?
What is the function of glycogen synthase in the chain extending activity of glycogenesis?
- to break α-1,4 glycosidic bonds
- to form a new branch
- to cut the bond and transfer glucose residues from non-reducing end of a glycogen
- to transfer glucose residue from UDP-glucose to the nonreducing end of an initially added glucose molecule (correct)
What is the result of the bond formation process between C1 of one glucose and C4 of another glucose?
What is the result of the bond formation process between C1 of one glucose and C4 of another glucose?
- Water is lost (correct)
- Energy is released
- No water is involved
- Water is gained
What is the minimum number of glucose residues required for glycogen branching enzyme to act?
What is the minimum number of glucose residues required for glycogen branching enzyme to act?
What type of bond is formed between a C1 and C4 which hydroxyl groups are pointing in opposite directions?
What type of bond is formed between a C1 and C4 which hydroxyl groups are pointing in opposite directions?
What is the type of bond formed between glucose units in the chain extending activity of glycogenesis?
What is the type of bond formed between glucose units in the chain extending activity of glycogenesis?
What is the purpose of the phosphorylation of glucose in step 1 of glycogenesis?
What is the purpose of the phosphorylation of glucose in step 1 of glycogenesis?
What happens once a third glucose unit has been added in the autoglycosylation reaction?
What happens once a third glucose unit has been added in the autoglycosylation reaction?
What is the role of phosphoglucomutase in step 2 of glycogenesis?
What is the role of phosphoglucomutase in step 2 of glycogenesis?
What is the function of pyrophosphatase in step 3 of glycogenesis?
What is the function of pyrophosphatase in step 3 of glycogenesis?
What is the role of glycogenin in the synthesis of glycogen?
What is the role of glycogenin in the synthesis of glycogen?
What is the maximum glycogen storage capacity of the liver?
What is the maximum glycogen storage capacity of the liver?
What triggers the production of insulin during glycogenesis?
What triggers the production of insulin during glycogenesis?
What is the non-reducing end of the glucose molecule?
What is the non-reducing end of the glucose molecule?
During which state does glycogenesis occur?
During which state does glycogenesis occur?
What is the number of carbons found in a glucose molecule?
What is the number of carbons found in a glucose molecule?
