what-is-the-primary-function-of-glycogen-phosphorylase-in-glycogen-metabolism

Question

What is the primary function of glycogen phosphorylase in glycogen metabolism?

Accepted Answer

It breaks down glycogen by removing glucose subunits as glucose 1 phosphate.

Answer

It breaks down glycogen by removing glucose subunits as free glucose.

Answer

It converts glucose 1 phosphate to glucose 6 phosphate.

Answer

It synthesizes glycogen by adding glucose subunits.