Question

multiple choice question
which term refers to the hydrolysis of glycogen to release glucose or glucose 1-phosphate?

gluconeogenesis

glycogenolysis

glycolysis

glycogenesis

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Gluconeogenesis: Synthesis of glucose from non - carbohydrate sources, not glycogen hydrolysis.
• Glycogenolysis: Defined as the hydrolysis of glycogen to release glucose or glucose - 1 - phosphate, which matches the question.
• Glycolysis: Breakdown of glucose to pyruvate, not glycogen breakdown.
• Glycogenesis: Synthesis of glycogen from glucose, the opposite of what's asked.

Answer:

B. Glycogenolysis