10 Questions
Which process involves the breakdown of glycogen to glucose and glucose-1-phosphate?
Glycolysis
Where does glucagon stimulate the release of amino acids and production of ATP in response to low glucose levels?
Liver
Which unique enzymes are involved in gluconeogenesis?
PEP carboxykinase
What inhibits glycolysis by inhibiting PFK and pyruvate kinase?
High ATP
Which process involves glucose being used to make pyruvate for the production of ATP?
Glycolysis
Which process involves storing glucose as glycogen?
Glycogenesis
Where does glucagon act to promote an increase in blood glucose levels?
Liver
What inhibits the process of glycogenolysis?
Insulin
Which enzyme is unique to glycolysis and not found in gluconeogenesis?
Pyruvate kinase
Which process involves using glucose to make pyruvate for the production of ATP?
Glycolysis
Test your knowledge on glycogenolysis and glycogenesis processes, including the functions of glycogen, glucagon, gluconeogenesis, and glycolysis. Understand the roles of these terms in the breakdown and storage of glucose.
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