Glucose -6-phosphate (G6P) binds to the enzyme glycogen synthase (GS), increasing the probability of enzyme-substrate binding. G6P is an example of a(n) ________. Based on its name, what do you think is the role of GS?

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


G6P is an example of an allosteric modulator of GS.
GS is required for the synthesis of glycogen.

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