To explain: Why the glycogen phosphorylase reaction is an exergonic reaction in the cell.
Concept introduction:
In an exergonic reaction, the energy is liberated to the surroundings; whereas in an endergonic reaction, the energy is absorbed. Phosphorylase is an enzyme that adds a phosphate group to the substrate from an inorganic phosphate. Glycogen phosphorylase reaction partially depends on the concentrations of substrate and product.
Explanation of Solution
Explanation:
Glycogen is broken down when the cell needs to produce ATP from glucose. The enzyme glycogen phosphorylase removes glucose from the glycogen
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