Essential Biochemistry - Carbohydrate Metabolism (Section 5 - No. 19)
Which of the following best describes the role of the branching enzyme in glycogen metabolism?
Breaks down glycogen into glucose-1-phosphate
Forms α-1,6-glycosidic bonds
Forms α-1,4-glycosidic bonds
Adds glucose to a growing glycogen chain
Explanation
The branching enzyme forms the α-1,6 glycosidic bond.
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