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What is the process by which glucose is synthesized when stored glycogen is depleted?
What is the process by which glucose is synthesized when stored glycogen is depleted?
- Lipogenesis
- Gluconeogenesis (correct)
- Glycogenesis
- Glycolysis
Which type of bonds are the branch points in the highly branched structure of glycogen?
Which type of bonds are the branch points in the highly branched structure of glycogen?
- α1-6 bonds (correct)
- α1-4 bonds
- β1-4 bonds
- β1-6 bonds
Why is there a limit to the amount of glycogen that can be stored in tissues?
Why is there a limit to the amount of glycogen that can be stored in tissues?
- It attracts a lot of water due to its high polarity. (correct)
- Glycogen synthesis is inhibited by excess glucose.
- It is a non-polar molecule that repels water.
- Tissues lack the enzymes needed to store glycogen.
Which organ can store up to approximately 100g of glycogen?
Which organ can store up to approximately 100g of glycogen?
What happens when the period between meals is long enough to deplete stored glycogen?
What happens when the period between meals is long enough to deplete stored glycogen?
What clinical condition can result from abnormal storage of glycogen?
What clinical condition can result from abnormal storage of glycogen?
Which enzyme catalyzes the irreversible inter-conversion of glucose and galactose?
Which enzyme catalyzes the irreversible inter-conversion of glucose and galactose?
What is the result of the phosphorolysis process on the α-1-4 bonds during glycogen degradation?
What is the result of the phosphorolysis process on the α-1-4 bonds during glycogen degradation?
Which enzyme is required to attack the α1-6 branch points during glycogen degradation?
Which enzyme is required to attack the α1-6 branch points during glycogen degradation?
What is the fate of glucose 6-phosphate in muscle cells?
What is the fate of glucose 6-phosphate in muscle cells?
Which hormone promotes the dephosphorylation of glycogen synthase?
Which hormone promotes the dephosphorylation of glycogen synthase?
What are the major features of glycogen storage diseases?
What are the major features of glycogen storage diseases?
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