The Initiation of Glycogen Synthesis Occurs by Transfer of Glucose

question 26

Multiple Choice

The initiation of glycogen synthesis occurs by transfer of glucose from UDP-glucose to the:

• A) 4-position of free glucose.
• B) 2-position of fructose.
• C) non-reducing end of maltose.
• D) serine-OH group of glycogen synthase.
• E) tyrosine-OH group of glycogenin.

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Definitions:

Lipids

A group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, waxes, sterols, fat-soluble vitamins, and others, serving as energy storage, structural components of cell membranes, and signaling molecules.

Glucose

A simple sugar and a primary source of energy for the body's cells, derived from foods and stored in the body as glycogen.

Pyruvate

A key end-product of glycolysis, which can be further used in cellular respiration to generate ATP or converted into other biochemicals.

Glucose

A basic sugar essential for energizing living entities and a component found in several carbohydrates.