Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Name of the substrate and product should be identified in glycogenesis process.
Concept Introduction:
Glycogenesis: The biochemical pathway for synthesis of glycogen, a branched
(b)
Interpretation:
Name of the substrate and the product should be identified in glycogenolysis process.
Concept Introduction:
Metabolism: This process refers to biochemical process that occur any living organism including humans to maintain life.
Glycogenolysis: The biochemical pathway for breakdown of glycogen to free glucose.
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