Glycogen Metabolism
5 Questions
4 Views

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

Which of the following is NOT a role of glycogen phosphorylase in glycogenolysis?

  • Cleaving alpha-1,6-glycosidic bonds
  • Cleaving alpha-1,4-glycosidic bonds
  • Releasing glucose-1-phosphate
  • Activating glycogen synthase (correct)

    • Which enzyme is responsible for branching and debranching of glycogen molecules?

  • Debranching enzyme (correct)
  • Glycogen phosphorylase
  • Glycogen synthase
  • Glucose 6-phosphatase

    • What is the main purpose of differential regulation of glycogen metabolism between the liver and muscle?

  • To store excess glucose as glycogen
  • To maintain blood glucose levels (correct)
  • To produce ATP through glycogenolysis
  • To regulate insulin secretion

    • Which of the following enzymes is involved in both glycogen synthesis and degradation?

    <p>Glycogen phosphorylase</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does von Gierke's disease primarily affect the liver and not muscle?

    <p>Deficiency of glucose 6-phosphatase in liver cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    More Like This

    Use Quizgecko on...
    Browser
    Open
    Browser
    Browser