Which Enzyme Catalyzes the Following Reaction

question 65

Multiple Choice

Which enzyme catalyzes the following reaction?

• A) debranching enzyme
• B) glycogen phosphorylase
• C) branching enzyme
• D) glycogen synthase

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Definitions:

Cyclohexane

A cycloalkane composed of six carbon atoms arranged in a ring, with molecular formula C6H12, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of nylon.

Cis-1-Ethyl-3-Methylcyclohexane

A specific isomer of a six-membered ring compound with ethyl and methyl substituents in a cis configuration.

Stable Conformation

The most energetically favorable arrangement of atoms in a molecule that minimizes strain.

Chair Conformations

A specific, stable three-dimensional shape adopted by cyclic molecules such as cyclohexane, minimizing steric strain and offering two alternating conformations.