Question

multiple choice question
what is glycogenolysis?

• splitting of glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid
• production of glycogen
• production of glucose from non - carbohydrates
• breakdown of glycogen to release glucose

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• "Splitting of glucose into two molecules of pyruvic acid" is glycolysis, not glycogenolysis.
• "Production of glycogen" is glycogenesis.
• "Production of glucose from non - carbohydrates" is gluconeogenesis.
• "Breakdown of glycogen to release glucose" matches the definition of glycogenolysis.

Answer:

D. Breakdown of glycogen to release glucose