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In which organ is the synthesis and breakdown of glycogen regulated to maintain blood glucose levels?
In which organ is the synthesis and breakdown of glycogen regulated to maintain blood glucose levels?
- Kidney
- Pancreas
- Small intestine
- Liver (correct)
What is the function of branch points in glycogen?
What is the function of branch points in glycogen?
- Facilitates long-term storage of glycogen
- Increases the rigidity of the glycogen structure
- Prevents glucose residues from being added or removed
- Allows glucose residues to be easily added or removed (correct)
What type of bonds link the glucose residues in glycogen chains?
What type of bonds link the glucose residues in glycogen chains?
- β (1-4) glycosidic bonds
- α (1-4) glycosidic bonds (correct)
- α (1-6) glycosidic bonds
- β (1-6) glycosidic bonds
In which organ is the synthesis and breakdown of glycogen regulated to meet the energy requirements of the muscle cell?
In which organ is the synthesis and breakdown of glycogen regulated to meet the energy requirements of the muscle cell?
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