What happens to glucose when it enters the cell in relation to glycogen synthesis?

• A. It is converted to glucose 6-phosphate, which inhibits glycogen synthase.
• B. It is converted to glucose 6-phosphate, which stimulates glycogen synthase.
• C. It is converted to fructose 6-phosphate, which has no effect on glycogen synthase.
• D. It is converted to glucose 1-phosphate, which inhibits glycogen synthase.

Answer: (B)