Multiple Choice
During the formation of a 4-glucose amylose molecule from four glucose monomers via condensation reactions, how many water molecules are released?
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Review 3: Pyruvate & Fatty Acid Oxidation, Citric Acid Cycle, & Glycogen Metabolism
Glycogen Metabolism 1
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Which term refers to the hydrolysis of glycogen to release glucose or glucose 1-phosphate?
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Glycogenolysis
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Glycogenesis
C
Gluconeogenesis
D
Glycolysis
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Understand the key terms: Hydrolysis refers to the breakdown of a compound using water. Glycogen is a stored form of glucose in the liver and muscles. The question asks for the process that breaks down glycogen to release glucose or glucose 1-phosphate.
Review the definitions of the provided terms: Glycogenolysis refers to the breakdown of glycogen into glucose or glucose 1-phosphate. Glycogenesis refers to the synthesis of glycogen from glucose. Gluconeogenesis refers to the synthesis of glucose from non-carbohydrate precursors. Glycolysis refers to the breakdown of glucose into pyruvate to produce energy.
Focus on the term that matches the description in the question: The process involves hydrolysis of glycogen, which aligns with the definition of glycogenolysis.
Eliminate incorrect options: Glycogenesis is the opposite process (synthesis of glycogen). Gluconeogenesis involves glucose synthesis, not glycogen breakdown. Glycolysis involves glucose breakdown, not glycogen hydrolysis.
Conclude that the correct term for the hydrolysis of glycogen to release glucose or glucose 1-phosphate is glycogenolysis.
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