Glucose 1-Phosphate Formed by Glycogen Degradation Is Converted to Glucose

question 27

Multiple Choice

Glucose 1-phosphate formed by glycogen degradation is converted to glucose 6-phosphate by phosphoglucomutase.Why is this beneficial?

• A)Glucose 6-phosphate is more stable.
• B)Glucose 6-phosphate is converted to free glucose.
• C)Glucose 6-phosphate is an intermediate in several pathways,including glycolysis.
• D)Glucose 6-phosphate can be transported to the liver.
• E)All of the above.

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