Glycogen Synthase

question 59

Multiple Choice

Glycogen synthase

• A) catalyzes a freely reversible reaction.
• B) catalyzes the synthesis of alpha-1,6 glycosidic linkages.
• C) requires a primer.
• D) uses glucose 1-phosphate as a substrate.
• E) when phosphorylated yields a more active form.

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