Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Metabolism (Section 1 - No. 33)
What is the purpose of the branching enzyme in glycogen metabolism?
To add glucose residues to the glycogen chain
To cleave the α-1,4-glycosidic bonds of glycogen
To create α-1,6-glycosidic bonds, forming branches
To remove glucose residues from the branch points.
Explanation
The branching enzyme creates α-1,6-glycosidic bonds
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