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Homework – Glycogen Metabolism andRegulation (25 points)
1. Draw three D-glucose molecules connected by a-1,4 linkages. On theright hand one, also draw a fourth D-glucose molecule attached byan a-1,6 linkage. (4 pts)
2. Why is glycogen a good way to store energy in cells? Whatproperties of glycogen granules make them preferential for energystorage as compared to fatty acids? (4 pts)
3. What enzyme catalyzes the breakdown of glycogen? What sort of areaction does it catalyze? (2 pts)
4. Glycogen has two types of ends – nonreducing and reducing. At whichend does breakdown occur? What are some biological advantages tobranching glycogen molecules? (2 pts)
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