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What is the key factor for the optimization of glycogen structure?
What is the key factor for the optimization of glycogen structure?
- Presence of sucrose in the structure
- Chain branching and length of branches (correct)
- Average chain length of glucose residues
- Ratio of glucose to fructose
In which organ does glycogen break down to release glucose-6-phosphate, which is then hydrolyzed to give glucose?
In which organ does glycogen break down to release glucose-6-phosphate, which is then hydrolyzed to give glucose?
- Kidney
- Pancreas
- Liver (correct)
- Spleen
What is the first reaction catalyzed by in glycogen breakdown?
What is the first reaction catalyzed by in glycogen breakdown?
- Hexokinase
- Glycogen phosphorylase (correct)
- Glucose-6-phosphatase
- Glycogen synthase
What is the fate of glucose-6-phosphate obtained from glycogen breakdown in muscle?
What is the fate of glucose-6-phosphate obtained from glycogen breakdown in muscle?
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What is the significance of the average chain length of branches in glycogen?
What is the significance of the average chain length of branches in glycogen?
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How does glycogen degradation differ in the liver compared to muscle?
How does glycogen degradation differ in the liver compared to muscle?
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