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Insulin Activates Glycogen Synthase While Glucagon Inhibits Glycogen Synthase

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Insulin activates glycogen synthase while glucagon inhibits glycogen synthase. Explain the intracellular mechanisms that are used to bring about this activity.


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Conduct

To transmit or facilitate the transfer of something such as electricity or heat.

Atoms

The basic units of matter composed of a nucleus surrounded by electrons, representing the smallest component of an element that retains its chemical properties.

Compound

A substance formed by the chemical combination of two or more elements in fixed proportions.

Atomic Symbol

A notation of one or two letters representing a chemical element (e.g., H for hydrogen, O for oxygen) used in chemical equations and formulas.

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