5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a role of glycogen phosphorylase in glycogenolysis?
Activating glycogen synthase
Which enzyme is responsible for branching and debranching of glycogen molecules?
Debranching enzyme
What is the main purpose of differential regulation of glycogen metabolism between the liver and muscle?
To maintain blood glucose levels
Which of the following enzymes is involved in both glycogen synthesis and degradation?
Glycogen phosphorylase
Why does von Gierke's disease primarily affect the liver and not muscle?
Deficiency of glucose 6-phosphatase in liver cells
Test your knowledge on glycogen metabolism with this quiz! Learn about the overview, synthesis, degradation, and regulation of glycogen metabolism, as well as a case study on glycogen storage disease. Challenge yourself to explain the contribution of glycogen metabolism to blood glucose regulation and describe the reactants and products involved.
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