4. A patient had severe fasting hypoglycemia. The liver biopsy showed that glycogen synthesis occurs, but that liver tissue accumulates molecules with short side branches. What enzyme deficiency can cause this pathology? Explain your answer by writing a diagram of the process that should occur normally. Indicate the site of the disturbance on the diagram.

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4. A patient had severe fasting hypoglycemia. The liver biopsy showed that
glycogen synthesis occurs, but that liver tissue accumulates molecules with short
side branches. What enzyme deficiency can cause this pathology? Explain your
answer by writing a diagram of the process that should occur normally. Indicate
the site of the disturbance on the diagram.
5. Popular «energy» drinks are nonalcoholic carbonated beverages. Advertising
Transcribed Image Text:4. A patient had severe fasting hypoglycemia. The liver biopsy showed that glycogen synthesis occurs, but that liver tissue accumulates molecules with short side branches. What enzyme deficiency can cause this pathology? Explain your answer by writing a diagram of the process that should occur normally. Indicate the site of the disturbance on the diagram. 5. Popular «energy» drinks are nonalcoholic carbonated beverages. Advertising
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