The actions of glycogen phosphorylase and the debranching enzyme on glycogen results in which of the following product or products?
A) glucose 6-phosphate
B) glucose 1-phosphate and glucose
C) UDP-glucose
D) glucose 6-phosphate and glucose
E) UDP-glucose and glucose

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Glycogen phosphorylase breaks down glycogen into glucose 1-phosphate, while the debranching enzyme cleaves remaining branches and releases glucose as well. Therefore, the actions of these enzymes on glycogen result in glucose 1-phosphate and glucose.

The Actions of Glycogen Phosphorylase and the Debranching Enzyme on Glycogen