Biochemistry
Biochemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781319114671
Author: Lubert Stryer, Jeremy M. Berg, John L. Tymoczko, Gregory J. Gatto Jr.
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 21, Problem 37P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

A balanced equation for the formation of glycogen from galactose should be written.

Concept introduction:

Galactose is a monosaccharide sugar. There is no specific pathway for the catabolism of galactose. Therefore, galactose convert in to the glucose first. Then converts to glycogen by using glucose catabolic pathway.

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