What is the primary role of glycogenin in glycogen synthesis?

A To break down glycogen into glucose
B To synthesize glycogen from glucose molecules
C To initiate the formation of a glycogen chain
D To regulate the activity of glycogen phosphorylase
Glycogenin is an enzyme that initiates the formation of a glycogen chain by adding glucose molecules to itself, serving as a primer for glycogen synthesis.
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Carbohydrate Metabolism Biochemistry Glycogen Metabolism Medium MEDICAL Confidence: high