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 38P
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When an organism is fasting and asleep, the enzymes that are required for the liver to release glucose in the blood should be determined.

Concept introduction:

Glucose deposits in the liver as glycogen. Glycogen is a polymer of glucose. When the blood glucose level is low, glycogen breakdown and provides glucose to the blood. When the blood glucose level is high, excess glucose deposits in the liver as glycogen.

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