Chapter 15, Problem 6P

(a)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The physiological function of glycogen phosphorylase in skeletal muscle and in liver tissue.

Introduction:

Glucose is a monosaccharide that acts a fuel or energy source for the body. It enters a cell and waste product such as carbon dioxide leaves the cell. It is maintained at the concentration of 5mM in the blood.

(b)

Summary Introduction

To determine: The reason that the V_max of the muscle enzyme need to be greater than that of the liver enzyme.

Introduction:

Glucose is a monosaccharide which is absorbed from the digestive tract. It is the energy source for the body. The concentration of glucose present in the blood of humans is maintained at 5mM. K_m also known as concentration of substrate permits the catalyst to attain half V_max, while V_max is the maximum rate of reaction.