MDCAT Biology MCQ #859

When blood glucose levels drop, the liver initiates the breakdown of glycogen. Which enzyme-driven process is used to release individual glucose units?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #859

  1. Question 1

    Q1. When blood glucose levels drop, the liver initiates the breakdown of glycogen. Which enzyme-driven process is used to release individual glucose units?

    • A) Condensation
    • B) Hydrolysis
    • C) Hydrogenation
    • D) Oxidation

    Answer: Hydrolysis

    Explanation: Hydrolysis uses water to break glycosidic bonds in glycogen to release glucose. Oxidation involves electron loss and is not the primary breakdown mechanism.