Question

What happens in glycogenolysis?

Answer 1

Glycogenolysis:

1. Glycogenolysis is the biological process that converts glycogen into glucose-1-phosphate and glucose.
2. The response occurs in the hepatocytes and myocytes.
3. Two main enzymes control the process: phosphorylase kinase and glycogen phosphorylase.
4. Glycogenolysis, like glycolysis, is essential for carbohydrate metabolism.
5. It is the primary pathway for glycogen consumption.
6. The liver degrades glycogen in order to maintain proper blood glucose levels, whereas muscles degrade glycogen in order to sustain energy for contraction.