BMAT Biology Practice: Part 1

An advanced, interactive quiz on The Chemistry of Living Things: Carbohydrates & Lipids.

Problem 1: The Glycogen Branching Enigma

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MetabolismEnzymologyCarbohydrates

A genetic disorder results in a defective glycogen branching enzyme. Which of the following consequences is most likely in an individual with this condition?

A

An inability to store glucose.

B

Reduced glucose release rate during fasting.

C

Increased osmotic pressure in liver cells.

D

Formation of a polysaccharide structurally similar to cellulose.