Glycogen Synthase Mechanism
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Science, Chemistry, Biology
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University
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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The video tutorial explains the process of glycogen synthesis, focusing on the role of glycogen synthase and UDP-glucose. It describes the mechanism of chain lengthening through SN2 reactions, involving the catalytic action of glutamate. The tutorial also covers the formation of A1 to 4 linkages and the significance of alpha confirmation in glycogen structure.
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3 mins • 1 pt
How does the deprotonation of the terminal glucose's oxygen facilitate the elongation of the glycogen chain?
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What is the importance of the alpha configuration in the A1 to four linkages of glycogen?
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