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What is the key enzyme involved in glycogenesis?
What is the key enzyme involved in glycogenesis?
- Glycogen synthase (correct)
- Branching enzyme
- UDP-glucose
- Tyrosine
How is glycogen synthesis initiated?
How is glycogen synthesis initiated?
- Through the addition of glucose units to reducing ends
- Through the formation of a 1-6 glycosidic bond
- By the transfer of glucose from UDP-G to the glycogen PrimerC (correct)
- By the attachment of glucose at C4 of tyrosine
What type of linkage does the branching enzyme form when transferring glucose units?
What type of linkage does the branching enzyme form when transferring glucose units?
- 1-4 linkages
- 5-8 glucose residues
- 1-6 glycosidic bonds (correct)
- C4 attachments
Where are new branches formed in the glycogen tree during glycogen synthesis?
Where are new branches formed in the glycogen tree during glycogen synthesis?
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Which protein interacts with UDP-glucose to initiate glycogen synthesis?
Which protein interacts with UDP-glucose to initiate glycogen synthesis?
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