10 Questions
Which of the following triggers the reversal of glycogenesis?
Low insulin levels and high glucagon levels
What is the byproduct of adding new glucose molecules to an existing glycogen molecule?
Uridine monophosphate (UMP)
During which state is glycogenesis activated?
During rest
What is the enzyme responsible for removing phosphate groups from glucose in the liver?
Phosphatase
Which of the following is a characteristic of glycogenolysis?
Breakdown of glycogen
What is the precursor molecule used for glycogen synthesis?
UDP glucose
Which of the following enzymes is involved in glycogen synthesis?
Glycogen synthase
What is the role of glycogenin in glycogen synthesis?
To initiate glycogen synthesis
Which of the following is a consequence of glycogenolysis?
Increased glucose levels in the bloodstream
When is glycogenesis stopped?
When glucose levels are low
Test your knowledge on glycolysis, glycogenesis, and the regulation of these metabolic pathways. Explore how ATP is both used and created, and understand the storage of glucose and fatty acids in the body.
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