how-does-glycogenin-function-as-a-primer-in-glycogen-synthesis

Question

How does glycogenin function as a primer in glycogen synthesis?

Accepted Answer

It initiates glycogen synthesis by attaching initial sugars to tyrosine residues.

Answer

It cleaves alpha-1,4 bonds to release glucose-1-phosphate.

Answer

It forms alpha-1,6 bonds during glycogen synthesis.

Answer

It converts glucose-1-phosphate to glucose-6-phosphate.