The Glycogen Phosphorylase Enzyme
A) Makes $\alpha$ (1,4) Links at the Nonreducing End of Glycogen

question 46

Multiple Choice

The glycogen phosphorylase enzyme

• A) makes \(\alpha\)(1,4) links at the nonreducing end of glycogen.
• B) uses P_i (phosphate) as a nucleophile in the cleavage of glucose units off of the glycogen chain.
• C) cleaves the \(\alpha\)(1,6) linkages of glucose units in the glycogen polymer.
• D) releases free glucose units as its immediate product.

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