GLYCOGENOLYSIS Flashcards

1
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catalyzes the phosphorolytic cleavage of 1 -> 4 linkages of glycogen to yield G1P.

A

Glycogen phosphorylase (coenzyme: Pyridoxal Phosphate)

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2
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releases the glucose subunits forming a separated strand of G1P.

A

debranching enzyme

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3
Q

G6P can be formed from G1P by the reaction of

A

PHOSPHOGLUCOMUTASE

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4
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In the liver, what catalyzes hydrolysis of G6P that releases Glucose that is exported to the bloodstream which increases Blood Glucose levels.

A

Glucose-6-Phosphatase

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