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What is the primary function of glycogen in the body?
What is the primary function of glycogen in the body?
- To regulate blood sugar levels during fasting
- To store excess glucose from the bloodstream
- To provide a continuous supply of glucose when needed (correct)
- To act as a source of energy for muscle contraction
Which of the following statements about the structure of glycogen is correct?
Which of the following statements about the structure of glycogen is correct?
- It is a linear polymer of glucose residues linked by α1-4 glycosidic bonds
- It is a random polymer of glucose residues with no specific linkage pattern
- It has a highly branched structure with α1-4 and α1-6 glycosidic bonds (correct)
- It is a cyclic polymer of glucose residues linked by β1-4 glycosidic bonds
Which of the following tissues can store the largest amount of glycogen?
Which of the following tissues can store the largest amount of glycogen?
- Skeletal muscle (correct)
- Brain
- Liver
- Adipose tissue
What is the advantage of glycogen's highly branched structure?
What is the advantage of glycogen's highly branched structure?
What is the limitation of glycogen storage in tissues?
What is the limitation of glycogen storage in tissues?
What is the role of UTP in glycogen synthesis?
What is the role of UTP in glycogen synthesis?
What is the primary role of UTP in the context of sugar metabolism?
What is the primary role of UTP in the context of sugar metabolism?
Which of the following statements about glycogen degradation is true?
Which of the following statements about glycogen degradation is true?
What is the fate of glucose-6-phosphate produced during glycogenolysis in muscle cells?
What is the fate of glucose-6-phosphate produced during glycogenolysis in muscle cells?
Which enzymes are involved in the regulation of glycogen metabolism through allosteric control and covalent modification?
Which enzymes are involved in the regulation of glycogen metabolism through allosteric control and covalent modification?
What is the primary function of glucose-6-phosphatase in the context of glycogen metabolism?
What is the primary function of glucose-6-phosphatase in the context of glycogen metabolism?
What are the potential consequences of glycogen storage diseases?
What are the potential consequences of glycogen storage diseases?
